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The polymerase chain reaction.

T J White, N Arnheim, H A Erlich

    Trends in Genetics : TIG
    |June 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a revolutionary in vitro cloning technique. This method rapidly amplifies DNA, enabling new research in genetics, evolution, and development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Molecular Biology
    • Biotechnology

    Background:

    • The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a novel in vitro cloning technique.
    • PCR enables the selective amplification of specific DNA sequences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and explain the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as a powerful new method.
    • To highlight the capabilities of PCR in DNA amplification.

    Main Methods:

    • Selective amplification of template DNA.
    • Utilizing PCR for in vitro cloning.

    Main Results:

    • Achieves several millionfold amplification of a single DNA molecule.
    • Completes amplification within a few hours.

    Conclusions:

    • PCR has revolutionized molecular genetics research.
    • PCR facilitates new approaches in evolutionary biology and developmental biology.