From Yellowstone’s Hot Springs to Lab Benches: How Extreme Microbes Gave Birth to PCR
Ever since the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in 2019, the term “PCR” has become a household name. This technique, crucial in both medicine and research, has been pivotal in controlling the spread of diseases and saving countless lives. But the story behind PCR’s development is a fascinating journey intertwined with the resilience of life in unexpected places – the steaming hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, and a little bacterium that made a big impact. [...]
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2024-03-18
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