Etymology

Sanger sequencing

Today it means: A method of DNA sequencing that involves electrophoresis and is based on the random incorporation of chain-terminating dideoxynucleotides by DNA polymerase during in vitro DNA replication. Full definition →

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The story

Developed by Frederick Sanger and colleagues in 1977.

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