Those most may not have heard of it, oligo synthesis is one of the unsung heroes of microbiology. The advances this unknown procedure has produced is overwhelming. The process synthesizes shorter sections of nucleic acid with specific chemical sequences.

This is extremely important as it allows scientists to efficiently and affordably create custom oligonucleotides or the original sequence. The about of laboratory work and research this process has made possible is simply staggering. And although most people haven’t heard of it, the process has been around since 1970s. It’s not nearly as popular as, say, genetic immunization

The far reaching effects of oligo synthesis are not limited to only hypothetical work, though. On the contrary, this process has been essential to furthering the sequencing of DNA, synthesizing artificial genes and much, much more.

With advances continuing every year, the future is bright for those scientists hoping to utilize oligo synthesis for their own studies. By synthesizing genes, it will be possible to improve health virtually overnight. Diseases can be cured or rendered ineffective. One of the most compelling theories is that genetic synthesis could lead to guided-evolution, where people could pick the genes to keep and which ones to forego.

The world of science is as promising as ever thanks to advances like oligo synthesis.

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