The pros and cons of PCR The hunt for diagnostic methods that improve on RT-PCR for the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus exemplifies the fact that PCR techniques still come with limitations. For SARS ...

Researchers have built an RT-PCR platform that gives results in 23 minutes that match the longer laboratory-based tests -- faster than other PCR tests on the market. It can be adapted to test for ...

Real-time PCR or quantitative PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is an advancement of the standard PCR technique, which enables continuous monitoring of the reaction and collection of data in real ...

The IAEA's response to COVID-19 focuses on technology transfer and capacity-building through the provision of specialized technical equipment, advice and expert services, and support material for ...

Real-time PCR, or quantitative qPCR, is a commonly used molecular biology lab technique to determine the actual amount of PCR product at a given cycle. For quantitative reverse transcription PCR ...

What kinds of PCR techniques are you most familiar with? Dr. Bronfin: We perform real-time PCR (qPCR) and reverse transcription (RT)-qPCR for clinical diagnostic and clinical trials.

The perceived ease of use of real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) and reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) technology has revolutionized life science research. Its effectiveness at amplification and ...

Background: We reported the efficacy of laser capture microdissection plus RT-PCR (LCM+RT-PCR) technique in analyzing gene expression levels of human colon cancer (Makino, BMC cancer, 2008). In the ...

PCR is a technique used to amplify target DNA in a sample. It’s a well-known method that has undergone numerous modifications to enhance its capabilities. This year, it’s turning 40 years old. PCR has ...