DNA fingerprinting for genetic monitoring of inbred laboratory rats and mice.

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DNA fingerprinting for genetic monitoring of inbred laboratory rats and mice.

Laboratory animal science - 1 Oct 1993

Russell R J, Festing M F, Deeny A A, Peters A G

Abstract excerpt

DNA fingerprinting using a nonisotopically labeled minisatellite probe provided a valuable technique for genetic monitoring/quality control of laboratory rodents. Each of 12 inbred rat strains had a unique fingerprint pattern, and colonies separated for over 20 years had identical or nearly ident...

Topics

Animals
DNA Fingerprinting
Genetic Variation
Mice
Mice, Inbred Strains
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains

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