Thermocycler
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Thermocycler

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A thermocycler, also known as a PCR machine, is a laboratory instrument used to perform polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of DNA or RNA sequences. It consists of a thermal block with precise temperature control capabilities that can rapidly heat and cool samples in cycles. Thermocyclers automate the PCR process, which involves denaturation, annealing, and extension steps, allowing for the exponential amplification of specific nucleic acid sequences. They are essential tools in molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology research, enabling various applications such as gene expression analysis, genotyping, DNA sequencing, and infectious disease diagnostics. Thermocyclers offer programmable temperature profiles, high throughput, and reproducibility, facilitating efficient and accurate amplification of nucleic acids for scientific and clinical purposes.