Universalplex: Multiplex PCR kit for the detection of major taxonomic groups

Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)

Confidenciality: No

Education area(s): Genètica, Física i Química Forense

Title in different languages: Universalplex: kit de PCR multiplex per a la detecció dels principals grups taxonòmics

Abstract: Forensic laboratories often have to deal with biological samples for which there is no clue about their origin. In consequence, they perform time consuming and sample wasting tests in order to identify the contents of the sample. The main objective of this thesis is to help designing and developing a new forensic kit called Universalplex for an early detection of major taxonomic groups in forensic samples of unknown origin. In a single multiplex PCR reaction, the amplification of three hypervariable regions for each taxonomic group is achieved as universal kingdom primers are used.

Subject: Bioquímica i tecnologia

Academic year: 2020-2021

Language: Anglès

Work's public defense date: 2021-09-16

Subject areas: Biochemistry and biotechnology

Student: Catalán Sánchez, Laia

Department: Bioquímica i Biotecnologia

Creation date in repository: 2021-11-16

Keywords: PCR, taxonomic identification, non-human forensic genetics

Title in original language: Universalplex: Multiplex PCR kit for the detection of major taxonomic groups

Access Rights: info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

Project director: García Vallvé, Santi