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Taq Polymerase

Taq polymerase is a thermostable enzyme produced by the bacteria Thermus aquaticus. It is commonly used in scientific laboratories to amplify a segment of DNA in a process called Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Taq polymerase allows for the quick and efficient replication of any desired segment of DNA, making it a …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 31× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Taq polymerase is a thermostable enzyme produced by the bacteria Thermus aquaticus. It is commonly used in scientific laboratories to amplify a segment of DNA in a process called Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Taq polymerase allows for the quick and efficient replication of any desired segment of DNA, making it a crucial tool in the field of molecular biology. In addition to its use in basic scientific research, this enzyme is also invaluable in fields such as forensic science and medicine, where it is used to identify and diagnose genetic diseases.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 31 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Polymer Science Research.

Journal editorial board
Giulia Auriemma · Italy Catarina Pinto Reis · Portugal Tonya Andreeva · Bulgaria

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