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polymerase chain reaction

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Polymerase chain reaction is a fundamental molecular biology technique utilized for the in vitro amplification of specific DNA sequences. This enzymatic process, characterized by repeated cycles of thermal denaturation, primer annealing, and DNA polymerase-mediated extension, enables the rapid generation of millions to billions of copies of a target DNA fragment. Its profound significance lies in its widespread application across genetic research, diagnostics, forensics, and biotechnology, facilitating the analysis and detection of DNA from minimal starting material.

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SH

National Institutes of Health

RH

GeneTrace Systems (United States)

JS

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

LA

University of Washington

CT

University of Utah

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National Institutes of Health

Bethesda, United States

Stanford University

Stanford, United States

Inserm

Paris, France