Tools

  • PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction): Amplifies DNA 

  • Gel Electrophoresis: Separates DNA fragments by size 

  • Bioinformatics: Analyzes DNA sequences for comparison/mapping 

  • Bacterial Transformation: Bacteria take up foreign DNA 

  • Genetic Modification (CRISPR): Edits genes precisely 

  • Cloning: Produces genetically identical organisms or cells