Molecular Biology Techniques

Biotechnology refers to the use of biological systems or organisms to develop tools and technologies that benefit science, medicine, agriculture, and society. In molecular biology, biotechnology includes techniques used to analyze, manipulate, and modify DNA, RNA, or proteins in the lab. These methods allow scientists to study gene function, diagnose disease, produce useful molecules, or even edit genomes.

Each technique below plays a specific role in studying and manipulating genetic material. Click on any method to learn what it does, how it works on a molecular level, how scientists use it, and (if relevant) how to interpret the data it produces.