PCR

Find guides, protocols and helpful tips when performing the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

How To Perform The Delta-Delta Ct Method

What is the delta-delta Ct method? The delta-delta Ct method, also known as the 2-∆∆Ct method, is a simple formula used in order to calculate...

The Features Of A Good QPCR Primer Pair

In this guide, I will give you some of my thoughts on features of a good qPCR primer pair. I will explain what to...
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What Is A GC Clamp In PCR Primers?

In this article, I will explain what a GC clamp is in relation to PCR primer design and why they may be useful to...

How To Calculate DNA Copy Number For qPCR

In this article, I will show you how to calculate the DNA copy number for qPCR, by using the known amount and length of...

DNA Copy Number Online Calculator

Below is a calculator that can be used to estimate the number of copies of DNA, by simply entering the amount used and the...

What Is ROX And Why Use It In qPCR?

To ROX or not to ROX? That is the question. I frequently see people confused about what ROX is and why it is used...
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Qubit vs Nanodrop: Which Is Better?

When it comes to quantifying nucleic acids, there are two preferred main platforms: the Qubit and the Nanodrop. Both work slightly differently and have...

qPCR Primer Efficiency Calculator

Below is a PCR primer efficiency calculator. All that is needed for the calculator is the slope of the standard curve during the serial...

How To Analyse qPCR Results With Multiple Reference Genes

A question that I often come across for those who are calculating relative gene expression values in qPCR is, how to go about using...
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What Percentage Agarose Is Required For Electrophoresis?

In this article, I will explain how an agarose gel works to separate nucleic acids during electrophoresis. Also, I will discuss how to select...