Definition of Southern blot
: a blot consisting of a nitrocellulose or nylon sheet containing spots of DNA for identification by a suitable molecular probe — compare western blot
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“Southern blot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Southern%20blot. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.
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Southern blot
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South·ern blot
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Medical Definition of Southern blot
: a blot consisting of a sheet of cellulose nitrate or nylon that contains spots of DNA for identification by a suitable molecular probe — compare northern blot, western blot
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The first known use of Southern blot was in 1981
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