An Overview of PCR Platforms
J. M. J. Logan and K. J. Edwards
from: Real-Time PCR: Current Technology and Applications (Edited by: Julie Logan, Kirstin Edwards and Nick Saunders). Caister Academic Press, U.K. (2009)
Abstract
Real-time PCR continues to have a major impact across many disciplines of the biological sciences and this has been a driver to develop and improve existing instruments. From the first two commercial platforms introduced in the mid 1990s, there is now a wide choice of instruments, which continues to increase. Advances include faster thermocycling times, higher throughput, flexibility, expanded optical systems, increased multiplexing and more user-friendly software. The main features of each instrument are compared and factors important to weigh up when deciding on a platform are highlighted read more ...
