Kary Mullis’ invention of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) stemmed from a mix of creative thinking and automation, freeing up his routine lab tasks. This innovation amplified DNA and revolutionized science, paving the way for diagnostics, forensic breakthroughs, and life-saving advancements.
PCR Was Invented Under the Strangest Circumstances
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