PCR Testing vs Antigen
General DNA Processes The general public wasn’t too familiar with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and antigen tests before the COVID-19 pandemic. The intricacies of both
What a DNA Testing Laboratory Needs
DNA testing is widely used today in DNA testing laboratories for several applications. Persons can purchase a take-home DNA test to learn more about their
What Is PCR?
Many people are now familiar with the term “PCR” or PCR test results, as a PCR test is the most common way to detect the
PCR Setup: What You Need to Know
PCR tests have long been used to see genetic changes and diagnose infectious diseases. The test takes many copies of a DNA sample, allowing researchers
Automating PCR Prep in Your Laboratory
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique used to amplify a specific DNA fragment, often starting with a small amount of template DNA, such as
Automated and Fully Automated PCR Robots
PCR is a widely used technique, but it’s also very hands-on and time-consuming. Additionally, manual PCR does have some challenges that can affect the final
DNA Extraction Methods Explained
While DNA extraction methods have been around for over 150 years, ever since Friedrich Miescher isolated it for the first time in 1869, countless iterations
What to Look for in a Liquid Handling Robot
Liquid reagents and samples make the bulk of materials that life science labs use. Therefore, it’s important to have effective liquid handling systems in the
Why Do You Need Fully-automated Real-time PCR?
Real-time PCR, or qPCR, is a necessary process that is a step-up from conventional PCR. In qPCR, data is collected throughout the process, merging the
