With laboratory methods and diagnostics advancing apace, Francesca Lake considers whether PCR is likely to retain its crown as an essential lab method, or whether it could be replaced and consigned to ...

MRD detection by PCR analysis of rearranged Ig/TCR genes is however a complex process, involving many steps (Figure 1). Identification of pitfalls in this process is of importance in order to ensure ...

Here we describe protocols for designing, optimizing and implementing conserved anchor primers for use in genome mapping or phylogenetic applications, with particular emphasis on homologous gene ...

Testing for COVID-19 continues to be one of the most important tools in the global fight to slow and reduce the impact of the pandemic, particularly until vaccines are more widely available. Regular ...

Minute Molecular, the company developing the device, has high hopes for it as an efficient and accurate means of testing people at schools, workplaces and sports stadiums. Northwestern ...