Monthly Archives: May 2024

Exploring the first steps in oligonucleotide synthesis

Numerous types of oligonucleotides are synthesised every year for a wide variety of applications in laboratories and hospitals around the world. However, to fully understand this process, it is crucial to explore the origins of oligonucleotide synthesis and its connection to the evolution of modern biotechnology. The field of biotechnology has been shaped by a […]

Getting to know real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR)

Molecular biology has revolutionised our understanding of life and opened up a world of possibilities in scientific research and medical diagnosis. One of the most widely used techniques in this field is quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR), which combines the accuracy of DNA amplification with the ability to quantify the results in real time. The possibilities […]