Dr. Brock standing in nature, smiling for the camera and wearing binoculars around his neck
Microbiologist Thomas Brock Dies at 94
Brock’s discovery of a thermophile bacteria at Yellowstone National Park in 1966 eventually enabled the development of PCR.
Microbiologist Thomas Brock Dies at 94
Microbiologist Thomas Brock Dies at 94

Brock’s discovery of a thermophile bacteria at Yellowstone National Park in 1966 eventually enabled the development of PCR.

Brock’s discovery of a thermophile bacteria at Yellowstone National Park in 1966 eventually enabled the development of PCR.

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Cooking up the Perfect PCR Reaction
MilliporeSigma | Sep 13, 2022
Discover how to obtain optimal PCR results by selecting the right DNA polymerase and optimizing the reaction buffer.
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Simple Spit Test Could Diagnose Concussions
Asher Jones | Mar 24, 2021
A noninvasive saliva test accurately identified concussions in a study of hundreds of rugby players.
Understanding and Optimizing PCR
The Scientist Creative Services Team | Sep 25, 2020
Do you know how to get the most out of your PCR reactions?
Science Loses Two More
Kate Yandell | Mar 6, 2013
Oncologist Jane C. Wright and physics Nobel-winner Donald Glaser have died.
Rapid Bird Flu Test
Cristina Luiggi | Jun 4, 2012
New PCR assay can detect more than 40 strains of H5N1 in a single go.
Prime Time for Digital PCR
Kelly Rae Chi | Dec 1, 2011
A rundown of tools on the market and in development