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.

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February 7, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification
What Is Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?

Effective research and advancements in life science would not be possible without the discovery of PCR. PCR has contributed greatly to innovations in biopharmaceuticals, biotech crops, and industrial ...

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February 7, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification
DNA Polymerase: What Is It & What Does It Do?

What is DNA Polymerase? A number of molecular biologists originally believed that the first DNA molecule is the reason for life on earth. That sentiment changed after many years of research and experi...

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February 7, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification
TAQ Polymerase: What Is It & What Does It Do?

Taq Polymerase Basics What is Taq Polymerase? Taq DNA Polymerase, or Taq polymerase, is a biological catalyst involved in the attachment of nucleotides to synthesize DNA––like any other polymerase. A ...

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February 7, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification
dATP: What Is Deoxyadenosine Triphosphate?

What is dATP? Deoxyadenosine triphosphate (dATP) is a nucleotide that is used as a building block in DNA synthesis, during both in vivo replication and transcription and in vitro replication technique...

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February 7, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification
The Basics of Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR)

What is Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)? Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction is a molecular technique commonly called RT-PCR. PCR stands for polymerase chain react...