In the meantime, here's a sneak peek, just a small sliceâthe first part of a 2-part excerpt from the addendum of Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing. The topic is the difference between a planning and an implementation (or program) grant proposal. Enjoy!
What is PCR (polymerase chain reaction)? Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique that is used to amplify trace amounts of DNA (and in some instances, RNA) located in or on almost any liquid or surface where DNA strands may be deposited.
1 PCR can also be used as part of a sensitive test for tissue typing, vital to organ transplantation. 2  As of 2008, there is even a proposal to replace the traditional antibody-based tests for blood type with PCR-based tests.3  Many forms of cancer involve alterations to oncogenes. PCR can also be used as part of a sensitive test for tissue typing, vital to organ transplantation. 2  As of 2008, there is even a proposal to replace the traditional antibody-based tests for blood type with PCR-based tests. 3  Many forms of cancer involve alterations to oncogenes.