Sometimes called "molecular photocopying," the polymerase chain reaction PCR is a fast and inexpensive technique used to "amplify" - copy - small segments of DNA. Because significant amounts of a sample of DNA are necessary for molecular and genetic analyses, studies of isolated pieces of DNA are nearly impossible without PCR amplification. Often heralded as one of the most important scientific advances in molecular biology, PCR revolutionized the study of DNA to such an extent that its creator, Kary B.
Mullis, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in PCR is also valuable in a number of laboratory and clinical techniques, including DNA fingerprinting, detection of bacteria or viruses particularly AIDS , and diagnosis of genetic disorders. Ochman H et al. Genetic applications of an inverse polymerase chain reaction. Genetics , — Wang Y et al. A novel strategy to engineer DNA polymerases for enhanced processivity and improved performance in vitro.
Nucleic Acids Res 32, — Welsh J and McClelland M Fingerprinting genomes using PCR with arbitrary primers. Nucleic Acids Res 18, — You can create and edit multiple shopping carts Edit mode — allows you to edit or modify an existing requisition prior to submitting.
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Ethics and science: New biotechnologies have raised some public concerns regarding their safety. How could the public make decisions about which techniques and technologies are acceptable and which are not? Acknowledgements: Richard E. Add to collection. This interactive explores a range of applications that use the polymerase chain reaction PCR.
Acknowledgements The Science Learning Hub acknowledges the following copyright holders for use of their images within our interactive: Medicine image, Stephen McSweeny, licensed through RF Ltd Forensics fingerprint image, Arfo, licensed through RF Ltd Food and agriculture sweetcorn image, Maksym Narodenko, licensed through RF Ltd Genetics double helix image, Pedro Nogueira, licensed through RF Ltd Transcript Environmental microbiology PCR contributes to our understanding of many environmental issues, particularly where the detection of microorganisms in the environment is required.
Find out how PCR has been used by scientists to explore the environment in Developing an assay , Detecting viruses in the environment , Life in the upper troposphere and Virus hunters To think about: As a population, we are becoming more aware of the importance of water quality.
Consumer genomics PCR has enabled personalised genome testing. Forensic science PCR is very important for the identification of criminals and the collection of organic crime scene evidence such as blood, hair, pollen, semen and soil. Food and agriculture Genetic technologies include a range of techniques that enable the modification of existing organisms for the purpose of improving foods and food production. Using PCR in medicine What risks could be associated with using genetic technologies to alter our foods?
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