What Is a Hybridization Oven?
Hybridization ovens are devices used in genetic engineering and molecular biology for DNA and RNA hybridization reactions. These reactions involve binding complementary DNA or RNA sequences.
Their operational principle is based on placing samples in the oven and controlling the temperature to facilitate the hybridization reaction. The temperature is gradually increased to initiate the reaction and then slowly decreased upon completion.
These ovens are primarily found in genetic engineering and molecular biology research, aiding in genetic modification, DNA diagnostics, DNA sequencing, and RNA functional analysis.