PCR & DNA Amplification

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a rapid and inexpensive in vitro technique used to amplify copies of small segments of DNA, producing billions of DNA copies quickly and efficiently. Since its introduction in the 1980’s by Kary Mullis, it has significantly contributed to various innovations in molecular biology, biotechnology, and biopharmaceuticals, resulting in the development of numerous technologies.

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PCR plates

November 27, 2023

PCR Plates & Bacterial Infection Detection

Learn how PCR plates are crucial for detecting bacterial infections and how they enhance diagnostics and molecular research.

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Using PCR to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance

How does PCR combat antimicrobial resistance? Explore its role in driving medical advancements and improving treatments.

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November 22, 2022

dUTP: Definition, Applications, & Industry Uses

dUTP: Overview Deoxynucleotide triphosphates (dNTPs) are the building blocks of the DNA molecules, the genetic material of most organisms. It includes dATP, dTTP, dGTP, dCTP, and dUTP. During DNA repl...

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November 22, 2022

RT-qPCR: Definition, Applications, & Industry Uses

RT-qPCR: Overview The development of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) brought Kary Mullis a Nobel prize in chemistry in 1992. The high-throughput technique has revolutionized research in molecular biol...

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September 27, 2022

Ribonucleotide: Definition, Overview, & Applications

Ribonucleotide Overview Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids — one of the four essential groups of biomolecules among proteins, carbohydrates, and amino acids. The basic skeleton...

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cDNA Synthesis: Overview & Applications

cDNA Synthesis: Overview cDNA synthesis is a process of producing complementary DNA (cDNA) by reverse transcription. The process utilizes mRNA or miRNA as a template, reverse transcriptase enzyme, and...