How Does Gel Electrophoresis Help in Identifying Genetic Mutations?
Gel electrophoresis can be used to detect specific genetic mutations associated with cancer. By comparing the electrophoretic patterns of DNA samples from healthy individuals and cancer patients, researchers can identify mutations such as insertions, deletions, and point mutations. Techniques like PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) can amplify these regions of interest, making the mutations more detectable on a gel.
