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Method and apparatus for processing nucleic acids using a small temperature-changing zone

US5985555A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 1996
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L7/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method and device for processing nucleic acids in a reaction mixture on a surface that can be temperature-controlled and its immediate vicinity wherein the main space of the reaction mixture remains essentially isothermal. The method has the advantage of a very short processing time.

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