What is RTPCR?

RTPCR stands for Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction. 

The RT part which refers to "reverse transcription" of RNA to DNA is used to quantify viral RNA in research and clinical settings.

The PCR technique is all about "amplifying" a DNA sample (using an enzyme called DNA polymerase) so as to create a large enough quantity to study it in detail. It was invented in 1983 by an American biochemist called Kary Mullis, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993.

"Amplifying" DNA samples is also of use in forensics and study of ancient DNA (aDNA) samples.

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro (henceforth MK) is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the tallest mountain in Africa at a height of 5,895m above sea level. At one point it was part of German East Africa (Deutsch Ostafrika). MK lies in Kilimanjaro National Park. The name Tanzania came from the two states that formed it, Tanganyika and Zanzibar. It is geographically south of Uganda.

The New Jersey Palisades

The New Jersey Palisades, also known as the Hudson River Palisades, are a line of steep cliffs along the Hudson River.

Hornbeam

The hornbeam is a deciduous tree. Its leaves become golden orange in the autumn. Leaves are oval with pointed tips.

New South Wales

New South Wales is an Australian state on its Eastern coast. Its capital is Sydney, Australia's most populous city, and known for its world-famous harbour. It was founded in 1788 as a British penal colony.

Sir Edward Coke

Sir Edward Coke was a famous English barrister educated at Trinity College Cambridge. He is famous for authoring the Insitutes.

Gresham and Berisford's House in Blackfriars

Semayne's case relates to the home. The famous quote of Coke originates in this case.