Initially, ethidium bromide (EtBr) was commonly used as a DNA-binding fluorescent dye for monitoring qPCR. Its drawbacks, including being a potential human mutagen, led to the introduction of SYBR® ...

Mutations can occur spontaneously due to errors during DNA replication or as a result of exposure to mutagens (e.g., UV radiation, certain chemicals). While some mutations have no effect on the ...

Chances are you've seen an illustration of DNA's double-helix structure and even pictures of the chromosomes that make up the human genome. But where and how does the famous double helix fit into ...