Join The Amoeba Sisters as they explain the biotechnology technique PCR. This video goes into the basics of how PCR works as well as two examples of its potential use.
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PCR is based on the mechanisms of DNA replication. First, the double-stranded DNA, which serves as the template in the reaction, is separated by heat. Next, a DNA polymerase synthe
We live in a moment where genetics is helping us understand more and more of the world around us, from untangling evolutionary histories to more precisely diagnosing and treating d