Notes: In this study, in vivo selection of a phage display random peptide library was performed in mice, isolating specific peptides that homed to mouse thymus. A thymus-homing and kidney-recovered peptide were injected into BALB/c mice, and peripheral blood removed at intervals of 15 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours and 24 hours. DNA was extracted using the ReadyAmp™ Genomic DNA Purification System. Thymus activity was assessed by using real-time PCR. (4020)

Notes: The authors generated population data for unrelated Caucasian-Mestizos from Columbia using the PowerPlex^® 2.1 System and the GammaSTR^® Multiplex. DNA was isolated from whole blood using the Wizard^® Genomic DNA Purification Kit or ReadyAmp™ Genomic DNA Purification System, then amplified per the manufacturer's recommendations. Amplified fragments were detected using a Hitachi FMBIO^® II fluorescence imaging system. (3856)

Notes: Saliva samples from a total of 142 dogs (36 different pure breeds and several cross breeds) were collected on cotton swabs. Genomic DNA was isolated using the ReadyAmp™ Genomic DNA Purification System. Single amplifications of six canine STR loci were performed using 1–5µl of saliva DNA extract. (3424)

Notes: Nuclear transfer (NT) embryos (macaque fibroblasts introduced into matured metaphase II stage rabbit oocytes) were placed into PCR tubes containing 10µl of lysis solution, ReadyAmp™ Genomic DNA Purification System resin and 200µg/ml proteinase K. To break open the cells and access the genomic DNA, the embryos were incubated for 30 minutes at 55°C, boiled for 10 minutes, centrifuged for 1 minute then used for PCR. The amplified DNA was then cloned into the pGEM^®-T Easy Vector and sequenced to determine if the product was macaque or rabbit. (3423)

Notes: Genomic DNA was isolated from murine plasma samples using the ReadyAmp™ Genomic DNA Purification System. The purified genomic DNA was then used for PCR genotype analysis of the CD14 and TLR2-KO loci. (3422)

Notes: The ReadyAmp™ Genomic DNA Purification System was used to isolate genomic DNA from 200µl of whole blood. The PCR-quality DNA was used for nested PCR amplification. (0527)