Journal
MICROMACHINES
Volume 8, Issue 8, Pages -Publisher
MDPI AG
DOI: 10.3390/mi8080231
Keywords
digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR); microfluidics; emulsion droplet; microwell chip
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China [21327808, 21525521]
- Ministry of Science and Technology of China [2015AA0200601, 2016YFC0900100]
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Genomics
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Digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is becoming ever more recognized amid the overwhelming revolution in DNA quantification, genomics, genetics, and diagnostics led by technologies such as next generation sequencing and studies at the single-cell level. The demand to quantify the amount of DNA and RNA has been driven to the molecular level and digital PCR, with its unprecedented quantification capability, is sure to shine in the coming era. Two decades ago, it emerged as a concept; yet one decade ago, integration with microfluidics invigorated this field. Today, many methods have come to public knowledge and applications surrounding digital PCR is mounting. However, to reach wider accessibility and better practicality, efforts are needed to tackle the remaining problems. This perspective looks back at several inspiring and influential digital PCR approaches in the past and tries to provide a futuristic picture of the trends of digital PCR technologies to come.
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