TY - JOUR T1 - Polymerase Chain Reaction: Types and its Applications in the Field of Biology AU - , R. Manojkumar AU - , Mrudula Varanat JO - International Journal of Tropical Medicine VL - 1 IS - 4 SP - 156 EP - 161 PY - 2006 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1816-3319 DO - ijtmed.2006.156.161 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=ijtmed.2006.156.161 KW - Polymerase chain reaction KW -research processes KW -molecular biology AB - For disease control and eradication and in countries trying to establish a disease free status, effective diagnostic is a paramount. Many diagnostics find its application throughout different levels of laboratory research processes. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is one of the most important molecular diagnostic tools which allow the detection of nucleic acid targets. Because of its excellent sensitivity, specificity and speed, PCR has rapidly become the widely used molecular biological techniques in scientific, medical and research fields. There are different types of PCRs which are used specifically for certain specific purposes. The types of PCR and their applications are discussed in this review article. ER -