Real-time PCR iOS Application from Life Technologies, a collection of easy-to-use real-time PCR resources, is an excellent learning tool for researchers new to real-time PCR and a comprehensive reference for researchers already experienced with the techniques. The application’s main feature is a real-time PCR handbook covering all aspects of real-time PCR from the basics of how the technology works to data analysis and interpretation. Other key features include

(1) Applications Guide, a set of workflows with product recommendations for each step in the workflow for Gene Expression, MicroRNA Analysis and other real-time PCR applications

(2)Troubleshooting tool, an interactive tool for identifying and resolving problems relating to real-time PCR

(3) Life Technologies’ videos related to real-time PCR

(4) Reference documents that you might need on the go

(5) Simple reaction calculator that allows researchers to easily calculate the volume of reagents required in setting up experiments.