What Does SSH Stand For?
SSH stands for Suppressive Subtraction Hybridization
Suppressive Subtraction Hybridization (SSH) is a molecular biology technique used to identify and isolate genes that are expressed under specific conditions while eliminating those that are not. It combines the principles of suppression and subtraction hybridization to enrich for target sequences, allowing researchers to focus on the differences in gene expression between two or more biological samples. This method is particularly valuable in studies of developmental biology, cancer research, and comparative genomics, facilitating a deeper understanding of gene regulation and functional genomics.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym