PCR & DNA Amplification

PCR is a powerful DNA amplification technique central to modern molecular biology. Learn how it supports research, diagnostics, and biotech breakthroughs across life sciences.

PCR plates
November 27, 2023
 
PCR & DNA Amplification
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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July 31, 2023
 
PCR & DNA Amplification
Using PCR to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance

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

dUTP, as represented by a flock of birds flying in the shape of a V.
November 22, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification
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
 
PCR & DNA Amplification
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
 
PCR & DNA Amplification
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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August 31, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification
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...