Across a multitude of genomic assays, scientists begin with sample collection. Whether their analyte is destined for genotyping, microarrays, or high throughput sequencing, researchers can benefit ...
The abundance of viral DNA was measured in DNA sequenced from blood and saliva samples in biobanks, revealing strong correlations with age, sex and dozens of genetic variants. Genetic analyses ...
A few drops of saliva can now reveal what used to require a scalpel, a syringe or a scan. Unlike blood tests or biopsies, saliva is easy to collect, painless and inexpensive. During the COVID pandemic ...