Abstract: A method of amplifying one or more target nucleic acid sequence(s) in a PCR buffer solution comprising one or more target nucleic acid sequence(s), a nucleic acid polymerase, deoxynucleotide or nucleotide triphosphates, at least a first primer and a second primer is provided. The PCR buffer solution is contained in an elongated vessel. The solution within the vessel is locally heated in a spatio-temporally varying manner. Fluid flows circulating within the vessel are established. At least a fraction of the PCR buffer solution cyclically travels between regions having different temperatures, giving rise to a temperature cycling.