Primers

Primers are short sequences of nucleic acids designed to initiate DNA replication or amplification. In laboratory techniques like PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), primers bind to specific regions of the DNA target, serving as starting points for the DNA polymerase enzyme. This allows the enzyme to synthesize new DNA strands, enabling scientists to copy or analyze particular segments of the genome. Primers are carefully designed to match the target sequence precisely, ensuring accurate and efficient amplification of the desired DNA region for research, diagnostics, or genetic analysis.