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Snapshot: What is Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?

Polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, is a commonly used laboratory technique that was invented in the 1980s. The method has many applications in different fields, ranging from identifying individuals in forensic science, detecting pathogens in water supply, and genetic testing in medicine. PCR works by first obtaining a sample that Read More…

Rare Disease Day 2020

Today marks Rare Disease Day, which aims to raise awareness for the 300 million people around the world who live with rare diseases. Spinocerebellar ataxia, Friedreich’s Ataxia, and ARSACS are just a few of the of over 6000 rare diseases that have been identified. The main goal of raising awareness Read More…

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