how science works: How science works looks at examples of the ways in which scientists work and the potential impact of their work
When the immune system malfunctions and people become infected with bacteria which cause sepsis, diagnosis and treatment are needed urgently. Intensive care expert Paul Dark explains how the polymerase chain reaction can be used to amplify DNA from the pathogen responsible, which speeds up identification of the bacterium and treatment
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Biological Sciences Review
Biological Sciences Review
Biological Sciences Review
Biological Sciences Review