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Use of DNA in forensic entomology

Three specimens produced the same haplotype, matching the previously published haplotype for the calliphorid fly species Cynomya cadaverina and therefore being identified as such.

A project termed "the barcode of life" was launched by Dr. Paul D. N. Hebert, where he identified a gene that is used in cellular respiration by all species, but is different in every species.

A DNA extraction procedure was performed on each specimen using the commercial kit sold by Qiagen.



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