<P> Developed in 1983 by Kary Mullis , PCR is now a common and often indispensable technique used in clinical and research laboratories for a broad variety of applications . These include DNA cloning for sequencing , gene cloning and manipulation , gene mutagenesis ; construction of DNA - based phylogenies , or functional analysis of genes ; diagnosis and monitoring of hereditary diseases ; amplification of ancient DNA ; analysis of genetic fingerprints for DNA profiling ( for example , in forensic science and parentage testing ) ; and detection of pathogens in nucleic acid tests for the diagnosis of infectious diseases . In 1993 , Mullis was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry along with Michael Smith for his work on PCR . </P>
<P> Developed in 1983 by Kary Mullis , PCR is now a common and often indispensable technique used in clinical and research laboratories for a broad variety of applications . These include DNA cloning for sequencing , gene cloning and manipulation , gene mutagenesis ; construction of DNA - based phylogenies , or functional analysis of genes ; diagnosis and monitoring of hereditary diseases ; amplification of ancient DNA ; analysis of genetic fingerprints for DNA profiling ( for example , in forensic science and parentage testing ) ; and detection of pathogens in nucleic acid tests for the diagnosis of infectious diseases . In 1993 , Mullis was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry along with Michael Smith for his work on PCR . </P>
who discovered the process that allows for polymerase chain reaction
who discovered the process that allows for polymerase chain reaction
Kary Mullis
Kary Mullis