DNA and material sample tables

[rdrinkwater]

We are starting to look at the DNA and Material Sample tables with our labs team, and wanted to know how other users are currently using them. Any information you can share would be appreciated.

[Grant]

Hi @rdrinkwater,

To learn more about how we approach tissue collections in Specify, you can read this topic from Andy Bentley (KU Ichthyology collection manager and the Usability Consultant for Specify):

The Approach to Tissues in Specify 6

There are two distinct methods to tissue collections in Specify and each has its pros and cons and different ways of approaching the same problem. The inherent nature of tissues is that they are linked in some way to voucher specimens, either within your collection or another institution. 1. Tissues as a separate but linked collection Tissues can be handled as a completely different collection with its own numbering system. The two collections can then be linked together using the relationshi…

Here’s a recording of a talk Andy gave titled “Specify and Genetic Collections” that includes a short talk about the options currently offered in Specify. This acts as an extension of the above written document.

Specify and Genetic Collections

We would love to hear from others in the community on this topic as well so your topic has been pinned for the next two weeks.