Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Cristina Alina DUMITRACHE, Corina IŢCUŞ
In studies involving various bird species, DNA analysis is crucial due to the valuable data it can provide. Experiments on genetic diversity have become common in many areas of biodiversity science. Although obtaining high-quality DNA from samples is critical, surprisingly few reviews focus on effective field sampling techniques to preserve DNA before laboratory extraction. Research on wild bird populations often relies on DNA samples collected from easy sources such as blood, saliva, or cloacal swabs. DNA provides a wealth of information for researchers. Analyzing it can yield various insights, ranging from the identity of individuals (such as determining their sex and parental relationships) as well as gathering data on entire populations (like estimating population sizes and understanding the significance of gene flow between them). This paper aims to evaluate the specialized scientific articles and highlight the methods used to produce less stress on populations.
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