Definition: DNA amplification is the laboratory process of making many copies of a selected DNA sequence from a very small starting amount. It allows DNA that would otherwise be too scarce to detect ...

The emergence of infectious diseases worldwide necessitates rapid and precise diagnostics. Using gold nanoshells in the PCR mix, we harnessed their unique photothermal properties in the near-infrared ...

Presented in the Channel: Forensic Lab. The validation and implementation of STR PCR amplification kits for forensic applications requires a significant allocation of laboratory resources and time.

Most point-of-care (POC) tests (POCTs) for field-based applications are single-use serological tests that can be used to generate results in a short time frame (within 15 min) and are easy to perform.

Standard PCR systems require users to set a predefined number of cycles relative to the assay and the input amount. This requires quantifying input material and splitting samples of varying inputs ...

PCR has allowed scientists to amplify scarce amounts of DNA and engage in the type of research that will help us understand the genetics of who we are, why people are prone to developing certain ...

PCR, or Polymerase Chain Reaction, is a revolutionary molecular biology technique that allows for the rapid amplification of specific DNA sequences. It is an essential tool in various fields, ...

Countable Labs and Promega announce co-marketing agreement to facilitate end-to end biological sample preparation and rare variant detection.

A team of researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has developed a new method for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis. This new technique, or ...

Designing reproducible PCR assays involves optimizing multiple moving targets, from standardizing each component in sometimes minute reaction volumes to planning ahead to ensure long-term and secure ...

Despite its utility, PCR’s main limitation is that it requires precise cycles of heating and cooling to amplify DNA. The thermal cyclers that perform this operation are clunky, relatively expensive, ...