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Tag: PCR
Thinking about thermal cyclers. What is important for my classroom laboratory?
Thermal cyclers are quickly becoming one of the most important tools in the classroom laboratory, but why? Well, the versatility of the Polymerase Chain Reaction, or PCR, plus its ease of use makes it a perfect upper level activity for…
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Exploring the Genetics of Taste: PTC PCR Perfection
SNP analysis of the PTC gene using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is one of my favorite ways to demonstrate the link between genotype and phenotype in the classroom laboratory. This wonderful experiment involves the isolation of human DNA from…
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Putting the P in PCR: Taq Polymerase
Taq polymerase is a powerhouse molecule of biotechnology! Daily it’s used to solve crimes, diagnose diseases, personalize medical treatments, monitor food, and power synthetic biology creations – to name just a few. In 1989 it was named Molecule of the…
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