GWAS utilize genotyping microarrays (like Infinium) to scan the entire genome for common genetic variants (usually SNPs) associated with specific traits or diseases. These studies help identify genetic risk factors and contribute to our understanding of complex diseases.
Plants, Animals, Humans
Non-NGS
Sample Type | Concentration | Recommended Amount | Minimum Amount | Minimum volume (µl) | Storage | Buffer | Recommended RIN/DIN | Shipment | Storage tube |
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Intact Genomic DNA | ≥ 10 ng/µl | ≥ 500 ng | 150 ng | 10-20 | 4/-20/-80 | EB, or low TE (<0.1 mM EDTA) | >5 | Ice pack | 1.5 ml or 0.5 ml tubes |
Whole Blood | 500 µl | NA | 200 | 4 | NA | NA | Ice pack | EDTA tubes/aliquoted in 1.5 ml tubes |