Latest Applications of PCR Stories

OMAHA, Neb., April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Transgenomic, Inc. (OTC/BB: TBIO) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Craig Tuttle, had presented the Company's latest results with its ultra-sensitive DNA mutation detection technology, COLD-PCR at BIT Life Sciences' 2nd World DNA and Genome Day Conference, April 25-30th, in Dalian, China. Nine Nobel Laureates were also giving presentations at this meeting. US Congress designated April 25 as National DNA Day and the...

Scientists in Japan are reporting development of a faster, less expensive version of the fabled polymerase chain reaction (PCR) a DNA test widely used in criminal investigations, disease diagnosis, biological research and other applications. The new method could lead to expanded use of PCR in medicine, the criminal justice system and elsewhere, the researchers say. Their study is scheduled for the July 15 issue of Analytical Chemistry, a semi-monthly journal.In the new study, Naohiro Noda...