How is PCR Used in Disease Diagnosis?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the application of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in disease diagnosis, exploring specific examples and current advancements in the field.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests examples of PCR's application in disease diagnosis.
  • Another participant questions whether the inquiry is homework-related and suggests that the original poster should research PCR further.
  • A third participant provides a link to an external source for information.
  • A later reply mentions "digital PCR" as a notable advancement in microfluidics, indicating its relevance in current applications.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus, with varying levels of engagement and differing perspectives on the inquiry's nature and depth.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the familiarity with PCR and its applications may not be explicitly stated, and the depth of examples requested remains unclear.

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Could anybody show any example for PCR in Disease Diagnosis?
 
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Is this homework? Have you bothered to Google PCR to see where this technique might be valuable?
 
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Lol at ryan m_b. For a specific example of cool things people are currently doing, look up "digital PCR"-- it's a hot topic in microfluidics.
 

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