The perceived ease of use of real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) and reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) technology has revolutionized life science research. Its effectiveness at amplification and ...

Leading PCR and qPCR technology now available for high-throughput applications: With the Biometra TRobot II and qTOWER³ auto, Analytik Jena presents two new thermal cyclers for fully automated PCR and ...

Current treatment of HIV depends on the use of antiretroviral drugs that block different steps in the HIV replication cycle. To verify that ART is successfully suppressing HIV replication, patients ...

Quantitative PCR (qPCR) and digital PCR (dPCR) are powerful tools for nucleic acid detection and quantification, each with distinct strengths. Both technologies play vital roles in genomics research, ...

DNA copy number research is impeded by limited methodology to determine true DNA copy numbers accurately and precisely. Human alpha defensin 1–3 (DEFA1A3) is a multiallelic gene with DNA copy numbers ...

Expert Rev Mol Diagn. 2012;12(7):731-754. SYBR Green and dual-hybridization probes are often used for melting point analysis at the end of the amplification. qPCR presents a number of advantages over ...

1. To minimize the potential for sample cross-contamination and nucleic acid carryover from one experiment to the next, use aerosol-resistant pipette tips and designated work areas and pipettes for ...

PCR is a technique used to amplify target DNA in a sample. It’s a well-known method that has undergone numerous modifications to enhance its capabilities. This year, it’s turning 40 years old. PCR has ...

Learn how viral vector release testing for AAV and lentiviral vectors utilizes orthogonal assays for titer, capsid content, ...

From starting out as a night-drive idea to becoming a global diagnostic gold standard, PCR has irreversibly transformed life sciences in its 40 years of existence. By 1991, scientists had begun ...