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New Insights into DNA Extraction and PCR for Tiny Fungi in the Laboulbenia Genus
Jenn Hoskins
12th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Ghent University developed a cost-effective DNA extraction method for Laboulbenia fungi
- Proper specimen preservation in >95% ethanol significantly improves DNA extraction success
- Adding bovine serum albumin (BSA) did not significantly enhance DNA extraction success, suggesting melanin is not a major inhibitor
References
Main Study
1) New insights into the DNA extraction and PCR amplification of minute ascomycetes in the genus Laboulbenia (Pezizomycotina, Laboulbeniales)
Published 11th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s43008-024-00146-9
Related Studies
2) Laboulbeniomycetes: Evolution, natural history, and Thaxter's final word.
3) ITS as an environmental DNA barcode for fungi: an in silico approach reveals potential PCR biases.