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Multiplex PCR
New findings in multiplex PCR described by J. Chunlee and co-researchers
April 5th, 2008
According to recent research from Taiwan, "Pigeon racing appeals to many in Taiwan, due in part to the potential large financial gains based on illegal betting. The races are unregulated with frequent examples of fraud, such as substitution of one bird for a substandard one." "There is no test available to reliably verify the bloodline of pigeons and thus help to resolve such disputes. In this study, we describe a multiplex PCR amplification system combining 7 STR loci and a chromo-helicase DNA binding gene (CHD) marker for the identification of individual pigeons. The cumulative power of discrimination (CPd) of the 7 STR loci was 0.99999234 based upon our population...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-04-05)
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