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The Polymerase Chain Reaction ©Edvotek 2014 PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a widely used molecular biology technique that amplifies specific DNA segments. Researchers design primers that match the target DNA sequence, which is then amplified by Taq DNA polymerase. Basic…
Read More What’s in a name? Exploring different types of PCR
Genomic DNA analysis has become a fundamental component of many high school teaching laboratories. Some of our best-selling kits involve simulations of practical, modern uses of the technique. Specifically, forensic DNA fingerprinting (for example, experiments 130 and 371) and simulations…
Read More How “Ancient Chewing Gum” Highlights the Utility of DNA Analysis
In spite of everyone's best efforts, accidents happen in the laboratory. Glassware is dropped or chipped, fingers are stabbed by sharps, and chemicals are spilled on the bench or floor. If handled properly, a chemical spill can be nothing more…
Last week we headed to Chicago, IL for our second NSTA National Conference of the year! With such success in March while in Houston, we were looking forward to spending time in the Windy City. Over the course of three…
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