The outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has highlighted concerns involving semen samples for cryobanking. Study: Validation of a SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR ...

PCR tests are one of the most accurate forms of testing for the coronavirus. PCR stand for polymerase chain reaction test. There are many different reasons why you may need to book a covid test, for ...

What is the polymerase chain reaction? This animation explains how a small template of DNA can be amplified into billions of copies. If you like these videos, check ...

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and rapid (antigen) tests for COVID-19 both involve taking a swab. Results for a PCR test take longer, as it needs to go to a laboratory. It is more costly but tends to ...

If you had COVID-19 symptoms in 2020, you probably would have masked up and braved a visit to a laboratory, doctor’s office, or clinic to get a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. A health care ...

In winter, various respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza (flu), pneumonia, and COVID-19 are prevalent at the same ...

The COVID-19 pandemic led to many changes. Among them is universal familiarity with a molecular diagnostic technique that was largely unknown outside clinical use. The polymerase chain reaction — or ...

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a fundamental molecular biology tool that scientists use to amplify and analyze genetic material, such as DNA and RNA. PCR involves the enzymatic amplification of ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the rise and fall of many variants, but nothing like BA.5. Previous subvariants of omicron have caused cascading surges as they outcompeted each other; now, BA. 5 is the ...

Pt.1. Basic principles and methods -- What is PCR? -- Instrumentation, reagents and consumables -- Amplifying the correct product -- Pt.2. Techniques and applications -- Cloning and modification of ...

Pathologic complete response (pCR) is not a reliable surrogate endpoint in trials evaluating neoadjuvant therapies for early breast cancer, according to a critical analysis of the literature. This ...