Authentication scheme for routine verification of genetically similar laboratory colonies: a trial with <it>Anopheles gambiae</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>When rearing morphologically indistinguishable laboratory strains concurrently, the threat of unintentional genetic contamination is constant. Avoidance of accidental mixing of strains is difficult due to the use of common equipment,...

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Main Authors: Sutcliffe Alice C, Marcet Paula L, Wilkins Elien E, Howell Paul I
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:BMC Biotechnology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6750/9/91