#49 — It's not easy being rich. If your DNA is GC-rich and you're struggling to amplify it, you aren't alone. Listen to this Mentors At Your Benchside episode to discover why GC-rich regions are problematic to PCR and simple ways to help with amplification.

Don't forget to visit the full article. [1] For more help and advice on PCR, read our Beginner's Guide to PCR [2] to ensure you have a solid grounding in how it works, and discover The Essential PCR Troubleshooting Checklist. [3]

Resources:
1. Problems Amplifying GC-rich regions? 5 Easy Solutions. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/24002/problems-amplifying-gc-rich-regions-problem-solved/
2. What is PCR? The Beginner’s Guide. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/19132/pcr-basics-what-is-pcr/
3. The Essential PCR Troubleshooting Checklist. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/343/the-essential-pcr-troubleshooting-checklist/