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Biotechniques
|November 23, 2020
Summary
The recent pandemic challenged polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. This review assesses if PCR will be replaced or remain a vital diagnostic tool.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the demand for rapid and accurate diagnostic testing.
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has been a cornerstone of molecular diagnostics for decades.
- The pandemic presented unprecedented logistical and scalability challenges for PCR-based testing.
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