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Effect of bone grinding on the quantity and quality of DNA obtained from aged trabecular bones.
Forensic science international - 1 Jun 2026
Zupan Eva, Zidarn Živa, Leskovar Tamara, Zupanc Tomaž, Zupanič Pajnič Irena
Abstract excerpt
The process of grinding bone into fine powder is widely used to improve DNA recovery from skeletal material. However, mechanical and thermal stresses generated during grinding may contribute to DNA degradation. To evaluate the effect of bone grinding on the quality and quantity of DNA obtained from aged skeletal remains, 59 paired trabecular-rich metacarpal epiphyses recovered from the post-Second World War mass...
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