miniPCR (IMAGE) NASA/Johnson Space Center Caption The miniPCR is used for a variety of genetic investigations to help astronauts quickly amplify,or make copies of, a single DNA sequence. Credit NASA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.