Practical Euthanasia Method for Common Sea Stars (<i>Asterias rubens</i>) That Allows for High-Quality RNA Sampling

Sea stars in research are often lethally sampled without available methodology to render them insensible prior to sampling due to concerns over sufficient sample quality for applied molecular techniques. The objectives of this study were to describe an inexpensive and effective two-step euthanasia m...

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Main Authors: Sarah J. Wahltinez, Kevin J. Kroll, Elizabeth A. Nunamaker, Nancy D. Denslow, Nicole I. Stacy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/1847