From owner-biotechniques@net.bio.net Thu Nov 30 22:00:00 1995
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From: William Weaver <wweaver@u.washington.edu>
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Subject: UV inactivation of DNA on surfaces
Date: 1 Dec 1995 06:19:28 -0800
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I have been trying to find references as to the efficacy of using 
ultraviolet light to reduce/eliminate potential contaminating template in 
a PCR area.  The references I have found in "Biotechniques" publication 
and others deal with DNA in solution but not on surfaces.  I am 
interested in the UV source, intensity and duration.  If this is an 
inappropriate forum for such a question please advise.

					Sincerely,
					William Weaver


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