PCR
Gene copying method
PCR stands for polymerase chain reaction, a laboratory technique that amplifies small segments of DNA into millions of copies.
The method revolutionized molecular biology, enabling genetic testing, disease diagnosis, forensic analysis, and research that requires detectable quantities of DNA.
PCR became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic, when PCR tests became the gold standard for detecting viral genetic material.
Riding on two wheels
- denaturationStructural breakdown of proteins
- annealingHeat-softening of metals
- extensionAdded part or duration
- primersPreparatory coatings or introductions
template · nucleotides · cycles · hot start · touchdown
Absorbent cleaning implement
- nasopharyngealRelating to nose-throat junction
- specimenIndividual for examination
- detectionAct of finding something
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
pathogen · screening · viral load · tuberculosis · HIV · hepatitis · clinical · laboratory
Making identical copies
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
- mutagenesisInducing stable genetic changes
- genotypingAnalyzing DNA variants
- sequencingDetermining element order
forensics · paternity testing · ancient DNA · biomarker · recombinant DNA
Occurring without processing delay
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- probeThorough examination or tool
- quantificationExpressing something numerically
Multi-screen movie theater
- endpointFinal point reached
- LAMPWeb development platform acronym
- isothermalAt uniform temperature
cycling
Riding on two wheels
- denaturationStructural breakdown of proteins
- annealingHeat-softening of metals
- extensionAdded part or duration
primers · template · nucleotides · cycles · hot start · touchdown
swab
Absorbent cleaning implement
- nasopharyngealRelating to nose-throat junction
- specimenIndividual for examination
- detectionAct of finding something
influenza · pathogen · screening · viral load · tuberculosis · HIV · hepatitis · clinical · laboratory · sensitivity
cloning
Making identical copies
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
- mutagenesisInducing stable genetic changes
- genotypingAnalyzing DNA variants
sequencing · forensics · paternity testing · ancient DNA · biomarker · recombinant DNA
real-time
Occurring without processing delay
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- probeThorough examination or tool
multiplex
Multi-screen movie theater
- endpointFinal point reached
- LAMPWeb development platform acronym
- isothermalAt uniform temperature
- abbreviationsMr, Mrs, Ms, Dr, Jr
- Medical Sciencegenetics, immunology, antibiotics, penicillin, DNA
- discoveriesbreakthrough, scientific discovery, finding, uncovering, detection
- Biology Labpetri dish, microscope, pipette, test tube, beaker
- BiotechDNA, bioengineering, genetic testing, gene, DNA sequencing
- diagnostic testsantigen test, blood test, swab test, rapid test, urine culture
Detecting immune proteins in blood
- PCR testDNA amplification diagnostic method
- PCR testingGene sequence amplification method
polymerase, chain, reaction, polymer, polymerize, polymerization, polymeric, chained, chaining