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DNA Ordering

Availability

DNA samples are available from the different network partners dependent on the different groups of organisms to be selected here. At cost on-demand extraction of DNA will be carried out, if no suitable DNA samples are available, dependent on the availability of source material in suitable condition at the network institutions or if material with full documentation is made available (please enquire).

 

Quality

The stored DNA material derives either from molecular research work performed at the network partners or from donations by researchers at other institutions. In general the DNA is well suited for PCR-based amplifications. Information about DNA quality and concentration is online available in the associated database. It has to be taken into account that DNA amounts vary, depending on source materials and extraction methods; therefore, DNA quality cannot be guaranteed. The samples are stored at –80°C and are cleaned to such an extent that they are stable at ambient temperatures during transfer.

 

Documentation

Associated database information for each sample includes the scientific name, the name under which sequences are published (if different), collector, collecting locality and date, time and method of DNA extraction as well as DNA quality before storage. Only accessions for which vouchers exist are kept in store, and digital images of each voucher (irrespective of its location) are available for online consultation.

 

Costs

DNA samples are available at prime cost (to cover extraction, storage, documentation, handling and shipping), exclusively for scientific and educational purposes. In general, aliquots of 25 µl are sent.

 

Legal rights

Results obtained from the analysis of the material must not be used to engender commercial profit without prior written permission from the network partners. This, however, will not be granted unless equitable benefit sharing with the countries of origin, under the terms and in the spirit of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), is secured. DNA passed on to third parties must be dealt with to the same conditions.

By ordering DNA from one of the partners of the DNA Bank Network, the recipient accepts and pledges to respect the above conditions.
A signed copy of the Agreement on the supply of DNA material, must accompany the order.