Developments in real-time PCR research and molecular diagnostics

Abstract

This meeting was designed to highlight the wide range of new methods, instruments and applications that underlie the popularity of quantitative real-time PCR technology in all areas of life science research, as well as in clinical diagnostics. It provided a fascinating snapshot of current trends and novel approaches, as well as important issues concerning assay design, optimization and quality control issues.

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