Molecular Biology Problem Solver: A Laboratory GuideMost research in the life sciences involves a core set of molecular-based equipment and methods, for which there is no shortage of step-by-step protocols. Nonetheless, there remains an exceedingly high number of inquiries placed to commercial technical support groups, especially regarding problems. Molecular Biology Problem Solver: A Laboratory Guide asks the reader to consider crucial questions, such as:
A unique question-based format reviews common assumptions and laboratory practices, with the aim of offering a firm understanding of how techniques and procedures work, as well as how to avoid problems. Some major issues explored by the book's expert contributors include:
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Chapter 5 Working Safely with Biological Samples | 113 |
Chapter 6 Working Safely with Radioactive Materials | 141 |
Chapter 9 Restriction Endonucleases | 225 |
Chapter 10 Nucleotides Oligonucleotides and Polynucleotides | 267 |
Chapter 11 PCR | 291 |
Chapter 12 Electrophoresis | 331 |
Chapter 13 Western Blotting | 373 |
Chapter 14 Nucleic Acid Hybridization | 399 |
Chapter 15 E coli Expression Systems | 461 |
Chapter 16 Eukaryotic Expression | 491 |
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