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What is viability PCR (vPCR)?
Posted July 17, 2024
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Viability PCR (vPCR) is an advanced version of PCR that allows for the detection of only live cells by neutralizing the DNA of dead cells through a pre-treatment process using specific intercalating photo-reactive reagents.
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