Two RNA Strands Are Tougher than One
Despite assumptions, dsRNA has traits that make it stand apart from single-stranded RNA
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Rapid Removal of gDNA from RNA Samples
Porvair Sciences has launched Chromatrap® Removal Columns that quickly remove unwanted genomic DNA from RNA samples
Recovering DNA from Challenging Forensic Evidence
New study shows it is possible to recover DNA from duct tape that has been submerged in water for up to two weeks
Evolution—Two Routes to the Same Destination
Fruit flies have found at least two solutions to the problem of sorting their sex chromosomes
Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces New System for Flexible, Automated Sample Purification
KingFisher Apex Purification System isolates nucleic acids, proteins, and cells with customizable protocols
Study Provides First Evidence of DNA Collection from Air
Proof-of-concept study opens up potential for new ecological, health, and forensic applications of environmental DNA
Probabilistic Genotyping in the Forensic Lab
PG software has potential to be “game changer” in resolving criminal cases
Molecule Attacks Coronavirus in a Novel Way
Active ingredient inhibits infection with so-called pseudoviruses in the test tube, as shown by a study at the University of Bonn
PCR and qPCR Resource Guide
PCR and qPCR form the foundations of every molecular biology lab
Discovery Boosts Theory That Life on Earth Arose from RNA-DNA Mix
Newly described chemical reaction could have assembled DNA building blocks before life forms and their enzymes existed