Five-minute sample processing enhances DNA imaging and analysis Date: April 8, 2019 Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summary: Scientists have developed a fast, simple ...

Subsequently, a soft brush is used to gather cell samples from the cervix. Usually, this screening process takes no more than five minutes.

Current sample prep methods can result in very compact pieces of DNA, poor images, or salt conditions that disrupt protein-DNA interactions. JILA’s five-minute process includes pre-soaking the mica in ...