Fredrick Sanger developed a method for DNA sequencing based on controlled interruption of DNA replication. The Sanger method uses a DNA template, primer, DNA polymerase, normal dNTPs, and dideoxynucleotides (ddNTPs) which terminate DNA strand extension. Electrophoresis is used to separate the DNA fragments of different lengths, which are then read to determine the DNA sequence. The Sanger method was later automated using fluorescent tags and laser detection. While powerful, it is limited to sequencing shorter DNA fragments.