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PCR. By : Francine Dyer. But first meet my PI. Susan Zup Assistant Professor of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts Areas of expertise: Neuroscience, Neuroendocrinology PhD, Umass Amherst What goes on in her lab? Brain development Male vs. female. PCR. What is PCR ?
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PCR By : Francine Dyer
But first meet my PI • Susan Zup • Assistant Professor of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts • Areas of expertise: Neuroscience, Neuroendocrinology • PhD, Umass Amherst • What goes on in her lab? • Brain development • Male vs. female
PCR What is PCR ? • Polymerase chain reaction • Amplify DNA What is the purpose of DNA polymerase, the Primers and Buffer? • Assemble DNA strand • Initiate DNA synthesis • Maintain Ph
When do we use PCR? • Forensics • Diagnosis of hereditary diseases • Detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases • Paternity testing