PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

PCR technique (Polymerase Chain Reaction), Animation. It is a technique used to make multiple copies of a segment DNA of interest, generating a large amount of copies from a small initial simple. Amplification of DNA segments makes possible the detection of pathogenic virus or bacteria, identification of individuals (DNA fingerprinting), and several scientific research involving DNA manipulation. Spanish version: http://youtu.be/TalHTjA5gKU Instituto de Química Orgánica General (QOG) CSIC http://www.youtube.com/user/CanalDivulgacion by Guillermo Corrales Morales