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RT-PCR genotyping outperforms whole-genome sequencing in speedy and accurate COVID-19 variant tracking

In a recent study published in Lancet Microbe, researchers compare the potential of real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) genotyping assays with whole-genome sequencing ...

Breaking the PCR-Only Barrier: Dual 510(k) Clearance and CLIA-Waiver Establish FINDER as the First Molecular Point-of-Care Platform with Multifunctional Capabilities

Baebies announced FDA 510(k) clearance and CLIA-waiver approval for the FINDER® Flu A&B/SARS-CoV-2 Test, an ultra-rapid ...
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Assay: Optimizing RT-PCR for Pathogen Detection

Real-time PCR has gained significant acceptance by high-complexity clinical laboratories developing tests for a variety of applications. Sensitivity, automation, and turnaround time have made PCR ...
The Scientist

Become a PCR Pro

Since its invention in the 1980s, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) opened the door for applications such as genetic engineering, genotyping, and sequencing, and has become a fundamental part of ...