22 September 2015 5 10K Report

I am trying to extract DNA from lactobacilli, i have tried numerous times, yet my yield and quality of the DNA is poor. I have used a number of kits, the latest being the qiagen spin columns. 

I treat the cells with lysozyme first.

Does anyone have any tips?

Thanks!! 

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