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Optimizing PCR Experiments

August 20, 2019

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

Extinct Caribbean Bird Yields DNA after 2,500 Years in Watery Grave

August 16, 2019

Ancient DNA is a challenging medium because it's in the process of degradation

Quenching Scientific Curiosity with Single-Molecule Imaging

July 24, 2019

Research laboratories have not been using protein-induced fluorescence enhancement to its fullest potential

DNA Analysis Reveals Cryptic Underwater Ecosystem Engineers

July 12, 2019

A new DNA analysis of coralline algae has revealed a wealth of different species

DNA from Tooth in Florida Man's Foot Solves 25-Year-Old Shark Bite Mystery

July 3, 2019

About 70 percent of shark bites are caused by unidentified species, and more precise data on which species are involved could...

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

June 14, 2019

Study could advance molecular diagnosis and robotics

Why Noah's Ark Won't Work

June 12, 2019

For ocean species to survive climate change, large populations needed

Where Does This Contamination Come From?

February 5, 2019

When bodies of water become polluted, it is important to find the cause as quickly and as economically as possible

DNA Tool Allows You to Trace Your Ancient Ancestry

January 15, 2019

Currently, the study of ancient DNA requires a lot of information to classify a skeleton to a population or find its biogeogr...

New Method Facilitates Study of the Effects of Chemicals on DNA

January 14, 2019

The work provides an alternative to other methods of studying DNA interactions, which are less sensitive or require expe...

Crime and Privacy: Using Consumer Genomics to Identify Anonymous Individuals

October 12, 2018

A new study suggests a need for policies designed to both ensure people's genetic privacy and to prevent the misuse of p...

DNA Tool Predicts Height, Shows Promise for Serious Illness Assessment

October 8, 2018

A new DNA tool can accurately predict people's height, and more importantly, could potentially assess their risk for serious ...

AMP Addresses Clinical Relevance of DNA Variants in Chronic Myeloid Neoplasms

August 23, 2018

New report recommends minimum of 34 critical gene inclusions for high-throughput pan-myeloid sequencing tests to help standar...

Do Bacteria Ever Go Extinct?

July 31, 2018

Bacteria go extinct at substantial rates, although appear to avoid the mass extinctions that have hit larger forms of life on...

Ancient Bones Reveal Two Whale Species Lost from the Mediterranean Sea

July 11, 2018

Two thousand years ago the Mediterranean Sea was a haven for two species of whale that have since virtually disappeared from ...

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