PCR Microsystem for Fast Cycling
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In this paper we present the design, fabrication and test of silicon-glass based PCR chips which amplify specified DNA strands. The design of the chip was optimized to ensure a fast PCR process in terms of thermal cycling speed, biocompatibility, size of reaction chamber and simplicity of fabrication. First tests using a conventional setup for thermocycling show successful DNA amplification in the micro PCR chip.
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