Polymerase chain reaction
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Polymerase chain reaction has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Dec 2025).
The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a laboratory method widely used to amplify copies of specific DNA sequences rapidly, to enable detailed study. PCR was invented in 1983 by American biochemist Kary Mullis at Cetus Corporation. Mullis and biochemist Michael Smith, who had developed other essential ways of manipulating DNA, were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Molecular biology |
| Domain | Biotechnology |
Who talks about Polymerase chain reaction on podcasts?
Polymerase chain reaction came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Radiolab.
- The Age of Aquaticus | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Dec 2025)
What is Polymerase chain reaction mentioned alongside?
Polymerase chain reaction is most often mentioned alongside National Institute of Health, Lula Miller and UC Berkeley.
Mentioned together: National Institute of Health, Lula Miller, UC Berkeley, Neanderthal, Jurassic Park, Berkeley, California, Milwaukee, Radiolab, WNYC, Latif Nasser