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    Glossary Southern blot

    laboratory method to detect specific DNA sequences

    Southern blot, also known as Southern hybridization, is a laboratory technique used to detect specific DNA sequences within a complex mixture. It involves transferring DNA fragments from an agarose gel onto a membrane, which is then probed with a labeled DNA probe that binds to the target sequence, allowing for visualization.

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