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  1. Polymerase chain reaction - Wikipedia

    PCR is fundamental to many of the procedures used in genetic testing and research, including analysis of ancient samples of DNA and identification of infectious agents. Using PCR, copies …

  2. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Fact Sheet - National Human …

    Aug 17, 2020 · Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique used to "amplify" small segments of DNA.

  3. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Mar 6, 2023 · PCR procedures begin by collecting a small DNA sample in a test tube. The PCR consists of 3 major phases—denaturation, hybridization or annealing, and elongation or …

  4. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | Definition & Steps | Britannica

    6 days ago · polymerase chain reaction ( PCR), a technique used to make numerous copies of a specific segment of DNA quickly and accurately.

  5. PCR Test: What It Is, How It Works & Results - Cleveland Clinic

    Jan 21, 2025 · A PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test is a way for healthcare providers to diagnose illnesses or look for gene changes using small amounts of genetic material. Learn …

  6. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)- Principle, Steps, Applications

    Sep 2, 2022 · PCR is an enzymatic process in which a specific region of DNA is replicated over and over again to yield many copies of a particular sequence. The most widely used target …

  7. What is a PCR test, and how does it work? - Medical News Today

    Jan 29, 2024 · What is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test? Here, we describe how the tests work and why health experts and researchers use them.

  8. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) - National Center for …

    Nov 9, 2017 · PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a revolutionary method developed by Kary Mullis in the 1980s. PCR is based on using the ability of DNA polymerase to synthesize new …

  9. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) - National Human Genome …

    6 days ago · Polymerase chain reaction (abbreviated PCR) is a laboratory technique for rapidly producing (amplifying) millions to billions of copies of a specific segment of DNA, which can …

  10. Polymerase Chain Reaction – Principle, Steps, Types, & Purpose

    Sep 25, 2024 · Polymerase chain reaction, known as PCR, is an experimental technique used to produce millions and millions of copies of DNA or RNA (nucleic acid) samples. It was …