DNA is the language of life, and unraveling its secrets is integral to the biological sciences. The ability to efficiently, consistently, and uniformly amplify DNA has transformed both our capacity to study cellular activity and our ability to direct cellular function. Technological progress has made available a host of amplification technologies and techniques for every research purpose.

Download this eBook from The Scientist to learn about:
• The basics of PCR for DNA amplification
• How DNA functions and replicates
• Picking the right polymerase for your application
• The experimental potential of whole-genome amplification

This free eBook was made possible by an educational grant from GE Healthcare.

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