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September 10, 2025Open Access

Optimizing storage, high-molecular weight DNA extraction and genome reconstructions from human faecal samples.

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KCKlara CerkADAnthony DuncanNSNipun Shrestha

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Assessment reveals improved DNA quality and taxonomic representation in microbial communities, suggesting new protocols for long-read metagenomics.

Key Points

  • High molecular weight DNA extraction protocols greatly impact yield and microbiome composition.
  • DNA/RNA Shield storage increased recovery of long DNA fragments by 51% over freezing protocols.
  • Evaluation of 32 combinations showed best performance with specific extraction kits for metagenomic sequencing.
  • This study presents a cost-effective protocol enhancing DNA quality and composition accuracy for gut microbiome research.

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Cerk et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d98554b1d3bfb60fb4b9https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.08.27.672560
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