Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure into the enchanting world of PCR – the Polymerase Chain Reaction?

The technique: step-by-step

Have you ever wondered how we can make millions of copies of DNA from a pinch of starting material?

In our brand new video, you’ll learn how this miracle technique can duplicate specific DNA segments like never before, with the help of a trusty companion – the thermocycler, which controls the individual temperature cycles we’ll be taking a close look at. Be ready for denaturation, annealing and elongation!

The Quiz: Challenge Your Molecular Know-How!

Time to put on your thinking caps! Our step-by-step quiz will test your knowledge of PCR. We will check to what extent you know the ingredients, to what extent you understand the process and what to look out for in PCR.