Molecular Biology and Genomics

Molecular Biology and Genomics

1st Edition - December 4, 2006

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  • Author: Cornel Mulhardt
  • eBook ISBN: 9780080467665

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Description

Never before has it been so critical for lab workers to possess the proper tools and methodologies necessary to determine the structure, function, and expression of the corresponding proteins encoded in the genome. Mulhardt's Molecular Biology and Genomics helps aid in this daunting task by providing the reader with tips and tricks for more successful lab experiments. This strategic lab guide explores the current methodological variety of molecular biology and genomics in a simple manner, addressing the assets and drawbacks as well as critical points. It also provides short and precise summaries of routine procedures as well as listings of the advantages and disadvantages of alternative methods.

Key Features

  • Shows how to avoid experimental dead ends and develops an instinct for the right experiment at the right time
  • Includes a handy Career Guide for researchers in the field
  • Contains more than 100 extensive figures and tables

Readership

Laboratory practitioners such as professionals, managerial staff, instructors and students, conducting experiments within the field of molecular biology and/or genomics

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: What Is Molecular Biology?

    • Publisher Summary
    • 1.1 The Substrate of Molecular Biology: The Molecular World for Beginners
    • 1.2 What Is Required for This Work?
    • 1.3 Safety in the Laboratory

    Chapter 2: Fundamental Methods

    Chapter 3: The Tools

    Chapter 4: The Polymerase Chain Reaction

    Chapter 5: RNA

    Chapter 6: Cloning DNA Fragments

    Chapter 7: Hybridization: How to Track Down DNA

    Chapter 8: DNA Analysis

    Chapter 9: Investigating the Function of DNA Sequences

    Chapter 10: Using Computers

    Chapter 11: Suggestions for Career Planning: The Machiavelli Short Course for Young Researchers

    • Publisher Summary

    Chapter 12: Concluding Thoughts

    • Publisher Summary

Product details

  • No. of pages: 272
  • Language: English
  • Copyright: © Academic Press 2006
  • Published: December 4, 2006
  • Imprint: Academic Press
  • eBook ISBN: 9780080467665

About the Author

Cornel Mulhardt

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Hoffman-La Roche

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