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Simplified hot start PCR

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The use of a thermally activated DNA polymerase PCR gives improved specificity, sensitivity and product yield without additives or extra process steps.

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    David E. Birch, L. Kolmodin, J. Wong, G. A. Zangenberg & M. A. Zoccoli

  2. Department of Infectious Diseases, Roche Molecular Systems, Alameda, California, 94501, USA

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Birch, D., Kolmodin, L., Wong, J. et al. Simplified hot start PCR. Nature 381, 445–446 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1038/381445a0

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