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Optimizing PCR Experiments

August 20, 2019

Amplify target DNA sequences by enhancing conditions and preventing contamination for optimal outcomes....

IDT Launches oPools™ Oligo Pools—the Longest, Highest Fidelity, and Ready-To-Use Custom Oligo Pools on the Market

August 15, 2019

Long, high-yield oligos with industry-beating low error rate enable researchers to skip amplification steps and start project...

Study Finds Fish Preserve DNA 'Memories' Far Better Than Humans

August 9, 2019

Researchers report that memory in the form of 'DNA methylation' is preserved between generations of fish, in contrast to huma...

Molecular Thumb Drives: Researchers Store Digital Images in Metabolite Molecules

July 4, 2019

DNA isn't the only game in town when it comes to molecular data storage

'DNA Microscopy' Offers Entirely New Way to Image Cells

June 26, 2019

Rather than relying on optics, the microscopy system offers a chemically encoded way to map biomolecules’ relative posi...

Dark Centers of Chromosomes Reveal Ancient DNA

June 21, 2019

If researchers can distinguish chromosomes from each other by their centromeres, they can start to carry out functional tests...

A Rapid, Easy-To-Use DNA Amplification Method at 37°C

June 14, 2019

Study could advance molecular diagnosis and robotics

Automated Solutions Simplify Next-Generation Sequencing Library Preparation

May 30, 2019

Library preparation is fundamental for NGS success. Automating the process increases efficiency and generates high-quali...

Self-Healing DNA Nanostructures

May 29, 2019

Researchers have designed DNA nanostructures that can heal themselves in serum

Trove of Uncovered Genes Could Hold Key to How Humans Evolved

May 28, 2019

Dozens of genes previously thought to have similar roles across species are in fact unique to humans

Chewing Gums Reveal the Oldest Scandinavian Human DNA

May 15, 2019

The DNA from these newly examined chewing gums is the oldest human DNA sequenced from this area so far

Genetic Testing Has a Data Problem—New Software Can Help

May 1, 2019

Companies like 23andMe are grappling with how to store all their accumulating data and how to process results quickly...

Proofreading the Book of Life: Gene Editing Made Safer

April 23, 2019

A new method has the potential to allow the editing and repair of genes to be accomplished reliably and stealthily...

A History of the Crusades, as Told by DNA

April 23, 2019

DNA of 13th century Crusaders shows that there's more to learn about who the Crusaders were and their interactions with other...

Scientists Crack the Code to Regenerate Plant Tissues

April 17, 2019

Can epigenetics help us grow food more efficiently and combat global hunger?

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