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Robustness of genome-wide scanning using archived dried blood spot samples as a DNA source.
BMC genetics - 4 Jul 2011
Hollegaard Mads V, Grove Jakob, Grauholm Jonas, Kreiner-Møller Eskil, Bønnelykke Klaus, Nørgaard Mette, Benfield Thomas L, Nørgaard-Pedersen Bent, Mortensen Preben B, Mors Ole, Sørensen Henrik T, Harboe Zitta B, Børglum Anders D, Demontis Ditte, Ørntoft Torben F, Bisgaard Hans, Hougaard David M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The search to identify disease-susceptible genes requires access to biological material from numerous well-characterized subjects. Archived residual dried blood spot (DBS) samples, also known as Guthrie cards, from national newborn screening programs may provide a DNA source for entire populations. Combined with clinical information from medical registries, DBS samples could provide a rich source for...
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