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Infographic: The evolution of PCR in the COVID-19 pandemic

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Infographic: The evolution of PCR in the COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, qPCR became the gold standard technique for molecular testing for SARS-CoV-2. However, the need for increased accuracy has thrown droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) into the spotlight. Discover the similarities and differences between qPCR and ddPCR, including function, sensitivity and throughput.

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Find out:

  • How PCR has been utilized during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • The similarities and differences between qPCR and ddPCR
  • When to use the techniques

Illustration by Hannah Morton.