What is 'Nested RT-PCR' primarily used for?
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Correct answer: Boosting sensitivity for detecting low-abundance RNA
Nested RT-PCR involves two sequential rounds of PCR. This significantly boosts the ability to detect very rare RNA transcripts by using an internal second set of primers, which ensures that only the correct target is amplified.
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