The polymerase chain reaction.

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  • Tabitha M Powledge
چکیده

This essay on the polymerase chain reaction is one of a series developed as part of FASEB's efforts to educate the general public, and the legislators whom it elects, about the benefits of fundamental biomedical research-particularly how investment in such research leads to scientific progress, improved health, and economic well-being.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Advances in physiology education

دوره 28 1-4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2004