Wayne,
You would have the same luck as getting DNA from hair that was cut off,
not pulled out.  Without cellular material, there is no DNA!
Allen Aigen  NYC
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On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 19:08:34 -0400 Wayne Harland <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> When I had originally asked the DNA question, I had heard in casual
> conversation that someone was actually trying to extract DNA from
> the
> calcareous portion of the shell.  Harry Lee responded with an
> excellent
> explanation of how possibly there could be enough genetic type
> material in
> the conchiolin layer of the shell.  I would expect that the
> possibility
> exists to extract material from dried out portions of animal matter
> left on
> the shell, but I was puzzled as to how DNA could be extracted from
> a
> completely empty shell which would be essentially a mineral
> compound.
>
> Wayne
>
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