title: The polymerase chain reaction.
abstract: This essay on the polymerase chain reaction is one of a series developed as part of FASEB's efforts to educate the general public, and the legislators whom it elects, about the benefits of fundamental biomedical research-particularly how investment in such research leads to scientific progress, improved health, and economic well-being.
authors.forename: Tabitha M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Powledge
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D008967:Molecular Biology / Q000193:education*; D010827:Physiology / Q000193:education*; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction / Q000379:methods*