BBC NEWS | Americas | Helping to identify Brazil's disappeared

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  „"These bodies have been in the ground for 30 years and the climate is warm and moist, which is ideal for DNA degradaton. "Nearly all the DNA had gone, so we needed to use a DNA purification process to obtain the best results." Dr Evison said: "This involved decalcifying the bone, using an enzyme to digest protein in the sample and then binding the DNA to silica, which is basically a pure ground glass. "This means we can then wash away any impurities. We then wash it off into water to create a DNA solution." Dr Evison said: "How they died is a judicial issue but if we notice, for example blunt force trauma to the head, we will pass that information on to the authorities."“

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