Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a lab technique used to make millions of copies of a specific piece of DNA. PCR works by heating the DNA to separate the strands, then cooling it so short pieces of DNA called primers…
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a lab technique used to make millions of copies of a specific piece of DNA. PCR works by heating the DNA to separate the strands, then cooling it so short pieces of DNA called primers…
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As a student, the biotechnology lab is the place where you bridge the gap between classroom concepts and the real-world techniques used in research labs around the world. However, as an educator, you have to be mindful of the potential…
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