Both SYBR Green and TaqMan chemistry can be used with real-time PCR analysis to measure gene expression, but they provide different levels of specificity and sensitivity. Watch the videos below and learn more about SYBR Green and TaqMan chemistry, and their use in real-time PCR analysis.

In addition, learn how to better understand the results achieved using SYBR Green chemistry by watching the video below about multiple peaks in the SYBR Green melt curve. It helps explain how multiple melt curves can impact the interpretation of your real-time PCR results.

How TaqMan chemistry works
Multiple peaks in the SYBR melt curve

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Compare SYBR Green chemistry and TaqMan chemistry for real-time PCR.

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