Biology

Polymerase chain reaction or PCR is one of the most promising techniques in Molecular Biology nowadays, and a variant of it is the multiplex RT-PCR or reverse transcription PCR which describes the amplification of the ribonucleic acid (RNA) of interest into its subsequent DNA counterpart. RNA amplification, like many other techniques that involve sub-cellular components, requires a set of complex rules and strict protocols. Hence, effective execution of the multiplex RT-PCR requires two steps, a...

By definition mitosis is the process of cellular division leading new cells identical both in the number and pattern of genes and chromosomes. On the other side, meiosis, as a form of cell reproduction leads to the formation of cells of different gene types with only 50 percent of chromosomes from the original cell. Mitosis and meiosis have the similarity that they are both methods of cell division leading new cells or organisms. By splitting into two cells, mitosis leads to the generation of...

In any academic and research scientific work, publications are essential. It is therefore important for any scientist to be aware of the basic element of an effective scientific research paper. This paper is to discus the basic elements of a scientific research paper. Before a scientist starts writing a research paper, it is important to first decide to which journal he or she intends to submit the paper. This decision will depend on the probability of the paper being accepted in the journal and...