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Protocols: CCDB Advances

The Canadian Centre for DNA Barcoding periodically provides methods releases in a series called CCDB Advances.  These publications provide an overview of new methods applied to areas of DNA barcoding at the CCDB.  CCDB Advances address a broad range of analytical protocols, from specimen imaging, to laboratory methods, and data management.  A list is presented below.

CCDB Advances - Methods Release 1:
Glass fiber DNA extraction: A new inexpensive method for high throughput DNA isolation

CCDB Advances - Methods Release 2:
Increased DNA barcode recovery using Platinum® Taq

CCDB Advances - Methods Release 3:
Rapid high-quality imaging of fishes using a flatbed scanner

CCDB Advances - Methods Release 4:
Pre-made frozen PCR and sequencing plates

CCDB Advances - Methods Release 5:
Standardized tissue sampling kits for high throughput DNA barcoding

CCDB Advances - Methods Release 6:
DNA sampling and storage using FTA CloneSaver cards

CCDB Advances - Methods Release 7:
Application of underwater light traps in multi-taxon surveys

CCDB Advances - Methods Release 8:
An electronic lab book to facilitate high-throughput DNA barcoding

CCDB Advances - Methods Release 9:
Automated sequencing clean up: high throughput dye terminator removal