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FishGRS Work
Introduction
- Tissue collection: Fin clips, muscle biopsies in RNAlater or 95% ethanol.
- DNA extraction: Standardized protocols ensuring high molecular weight DNA; QC with fluorometry and gel electrophoresis.
- Library prep & sequencing: Options—RADseq/GBS for reduced representation; whole-genome resequencing (WGS) when reference genomes available; shallow WGS for many individuals as cost-effective alternative.
- Controls: Negative controls, replicate libraries, and sample barcoding to detect contamination and index-hopping.
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