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What is ARMS-PCR or allele-specific PCR?
The allele-specific PCR also called as an ARMS- PCR (amplification refractory mutation…
Role of nested PCR in microbial identification
The nested qPCR or the nested RT-PCR gives great power to this…
Protocol for inverse PCR
In the beginning, before doing any wet lab work, design the primers…
Maxam-Gilbert Sequencing: What Was It, and Why
In the mid-1970s, two methods were developed for directly sequencing DNA: the…
Clone Library Screening
The result of any cloning experiment that begins with total DNA from…
Prokaryotic Expression Vectors
The first vector we will consider is the pUC family of vectors Figure 3.4.1: pUC…
cDNA and Genomic Libraries
Isolation of corresponding genetic information Instead of synthesizing a desired gene, can…
Types and Functions of Plasmids
Resistance Plasmids Also referred to as antimicrobial resistance plasmids, resistance plasmids are…
What are Plasmids?
Essentially, plasmids are small, circular molecules of DNA that are capable of…


