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In situ hybridization (ISH)

What is in situ hybridization? In situ hybridization (ISH) is a laboratory test used to see genetic material, such as DNA or RNA, within cells or tissues. It is commonly used in medicine to identify and visualize specific genes or gene products and to detect infectious agents such as viruses. How does in situ hybridization …
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Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is a laboratory test used in pathology to detect and localize the presence or absence of specific DNA sequences on chromosomes. It works by using fluorescent probes that bind to only those parts of the chromosome that match or are complementary to the probe. It is commonly used in the …
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