DNA Bank

This page provides information related to the NHM DNA Bank:

- Advice for field colllecting etc. of samples, associated data, geographical coordinate formats, labelling of samples etc.
- How to register samples in the NHM DNA Bank
- Corema manual
- Import template files

For further info about the DNA Bank, see the DNA Bank web pages.

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Collection and registration of samples for the NHM DNA Bank

Instructions and advice related to collection, deposition and use of samples to/in the DNA Bank. Registration_of_tissue_and_DNA_samples_140407.pdf

Advice for field colllection of samples, associated data, geographical coordinate formats, labelling of samples etc. Advice_for_field_collection_of_DNA_samples_140327.pdf

Corema

Corema is the database used for the NHMO DNA bank, as well as for the complete NHMO bird collection.
For access to Corema, please contact the DNA Bank manager.

To get started using Corema, a brief introduction is provided: Corema manual.pdf

Import templates for Corema

Below are import template files for several of the Corema subcollections.
Download the relevant file, fill in your data and send the file to the DNA Bank manager.

Vascular plants - Mosses - Fungi & Lichens:
Import template: Corema import template - DNA Plant collection 150913.xlsx

Birds (also "non-DNA"):
Import template: Corema import template - Bird collection 150913.xlsx

Best practice manual - Avian samples: Import of sample data to Corema - Avian samples.pdf

Arthropods - Mammals - Fish & Herptiles:
Import template: Corema import template - Arthropod collection 150913.xlsx

DNA extracts (to be added to existing accessions):

Import template: Corema import template - DNA extracts 150822.xlsx