The PCR machine increases and decreases the temperature of the sample in automatic, programmed steps. Initially, the mixture is heated to denature, or separate, the double-stranded DNA template ...

A few essential ions and salts The PCR process then uses these ingredients to mimic the natural DNA replication process that occurs in cells. To automate this process, a machine called a ...

PCR-machines are used for replication of DNA, detecting DNA sequences, carrying out DNA fingerprinting, forensic analysis, and molecular cloning, diagnosing genetic diseases, and detecting ...

The research includes the development of improved methods and protocols for ancient DNA extraction, PCR amplification, decontamination of ancient samples, contamination controls and detection. Ancient ...

“Ancient DNA is like a time machine. It takes you back in time to the people whose bones you are discovering from cultures of ...