An Introduction to Molecular Biology
Publisher: Horizon Scientific Press
Author: Robert C. Tait
Publication date: June 1997
ISBN-10: 1-898486-08-5 (pbk), 1-898486-09-3 (hbk)
ISBN-13: 978-1-898486-08-4 (pbk), 978-1-898486-09-1 (hbk)
Pages: 346
"the best introduction to molecular biology around today"
Explains molecular biology concepts clearly and in practical terms. Appeals to a wide audience. Invaluable introduction to molecular biology for undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers, lecturers, medics, nurses, teachers, scientists, editors, and all those who wish to gain a fundamental knowledge in this area. Excellent course book! Includes practical excercises in molecular biology and instructions for building a variety of molecular biology tools and equipment on a very limited budget.
Features include:
• Twelve chapters |
• Five appendices |
• Over 100 figures |
• Clear concise text |
• Practical excercises |
• Experimental protocols |
• Excellent course book |
• Explains basic and advanced concepts |
• Theory, practice and applications |
• Fully up-to-date |
• Comprehensive index |
• Chapter summaries |
• Logical step-by-step approach |
• Wide interdisciplinary appeal |
• Excellent lecture material |
Chapter List
1. Understanding the Scientific Method
2. DNA and RNA as Genetic Material
3. Isolation of DNA
4. Specific Cleavage of DNA
5. Making New DNA Molecules
6. Vectors
7. Transformation
8. Identifying Recombinants
9. Characterizing Genes
10. PCR Manipulation of Nucleic Acids
11. The Application of Molecular Biology
12. Introductory Experiments in Recombinant DNA
Appendix I. Simple Gel Electrophoresis Box
Appendix II. Manual Pipet Device
Appendix III. Bacterial DNA Purification
Appendix IV. Preparation of Chromosomal Library
Appendix V. Suppliers
Index
(EAN: 9781898486084, 9781898486091)
