METHODS FOR DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL DNA SAMPLES

摘要

The present invention provides methods for distinguishing between natural and artificial DNA in samples containing nucleic acid molecules. In addition, the present invention provides methods for verifying that DNA profiles obtained from samples represent natural DNA. In various embodiments, the methods employ an array of nucleic acid based procedures for verifying that a DNA sample originates from a natural source. The invention further provides kits for verifying that a DNA sample originates from a natural source employing the methods and reagents described in the disclosure.