Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) revolutionized molecular biology and diagnostics, showcasing the synergy of catalysis, chemical engineering, and technology. In PCR, catalytic enzymes called DNA polymerases facilitate the amplification of specific DNA sequences. This process involves cycles of heating and cooling, optimized through chemical engineering principles, to denature, anneal, and extend DNA strands. Innovations in thermal cyclers, a cornerstone of PCR technology, ensure precise temperature control critical for the reaction's success. Chemical engineering techniques enable the development of robust PCR reagents and kits, enhancing specificity, sensitivity, and efficiency. PCR's impact spans diverse fields, from genetic research to medical diagnostics, illustrating the intersection of catalysis, chemical engineering, and technology in advancing scientific frontiers and addressing societal needs.
Alexander G Ramm
Kansas State University, United States
Thomas J Webster
Interstellar Therapeutics, United States
Stanislaw Dzwigaj
Sorbonne University, France
Stanislaw Dzwigaj
Sorbonne University, France
Anne M Gaffney
University of South Carolina, United States
Delia Teresa Sponza
Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey
Ji Wang
Ningbo University, China
Ziyi Zhong
Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, China
Evgeniya N Vlasova
Boreskov Institute of Catalysis SB RAS, Russian Federation
Title : Basic lattice reactions in memory behavior of shape memory alloys
Osman Adiguzel, Firat University, Turkey
Title : Application of metal single-site zeolite catalysts in heterogeneous catalysis
Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Bioelectrocatalytic materials based on buckypapers and biosourced glyconanoparticles
Serge Cosnier, Universie Grenoble Alpes, France
Title : Human nanomedicine: Catalysts for improving health in the clinic
Thomas J Webster, Interstellar Therapeutics, United States
Title : Solution of the millennium problem concerning the Navier-Stokes equations
Alexander G Ramm, Kansas State University, United States
Title : Distal functionalization via transition metal catalysis
Haibo Ge, Texas Tech University, United States
Title : Plastic Trash to Monomers and Intermediates – PTMI
Anne M Gaffney, University of South Carolina, United States
Title : Role of supplemented nutrients and intermediate temperature on bio-methane generation from anaerobic digestion of agricultural waste: Feasibility & Fertilizer recovery
Md Nurul Islam Siddique, University Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
Title : CO2 hydrogenation to methanol over Cu/TiO2 catalysts: The role of oxygen vacancies in CO2 activation
Ziyi Zhong, Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, China
Title : Highly rotationally excited N2 of N2O dissociation on Pd(110) surface
Zibo Zhao, Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, China