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Virus Genome Detection by the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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Practical Molecular Virology

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology ((MIMB,volume 8))

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Abstract

Since the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique was developed in 1986 (1), it has found wide application in molecular biology and is now regarded as an irreplaceable tool in many laboratories. This chapter will deal with its use for the detection of virus genomes for diagnostic and experimental purposes.

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Hoad, J.G., Schulz, T.F. (1991). Virus Genome Detection by the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). In: Collins, M.K.L. (eds) Practical Molecular Virology. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 8. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/0-89603-191-8:61

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