The key to an optimal PCR experiment is primer design. In general, primers should be between 18 and 24 nucleotides long and have a GC content between 40 and 60 percent. Ideally primers should contain ...

As the coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease spreads across the world, the IAEA, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is offering its support ...

Seroepidemiological studies have shown that approximately 60% of adults in developed countries and up to 100% of adults in developing countries are positive for antibodies against HCMV. 5 BMT ...

As positive COVID-19 cases continue to appear across Illinois, residents have been searching for the latest information surrounding PCR and rapid coronavirus testing. From how long it takes to receive ...

WASHINGTON D.C. (7News) — COVID-19 tests are in high demand in the DMV as holiday celebrations are underway. Families are seeking tests to protect their loved ones from the coronavirus but some aren’t ...

Polimerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based genomic fingerprints of 16 Frankia isolates were obtained using two different primers. rep-PCR DNA fingerprints were obtained by using DR1R primer, and Randomly ...

Scientists consider polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, tests a highly reliable tool for diagnosing COVID-19. But social media posts are misrepresenting a recent Centers for Disease Control and ...

But what is real time RT–PCR? How does it work? How is it different from PCR? And what does this have to do with nuclear technology? Here’s a handy overview of the technique, how it works and a few ...