PCR Strategies expands and updates the landmark volume PCR Protocols. It is a companion laboratory manual that provides a completely new set of up-to-date strategies and protocols for getting the most from PCR. The editors have organized the book into four sections, focusing on principles, analyses, research applications, and alternative strategies for a wide variety of basic and clinical needs. If you own PCR Protocols, you will want PCR Strategies. If you don't own PCR Protocols, you will want to buy both! - Concepts explained - Methods detailed - Trouble-shooting emphasized - Novel applications highlighted - Key concepts for PCR - Analysis of PCR products - Research applications - Alternative amplification strategies

This second volume focuses on PCR methods and PCR application specificities to the biotechnology and bioengineering field. New and updated chapters detail real-time PCR protocols, synthetic biology applications, pathogen detection, microfluidics, digital, multiplex detection recent advances. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, PCR: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition aims to be a useful and practical guide to new researchers and experts looking to expand their knowledge.

With a variety of detection chemistries, an increasing number of platforms, multiple choices for analytical methods and the jargon emerging along with these developments, real-time PCR is facing the risk of becoming an intimidating method, especially for beginners. Real-time PCR provides the basics, explains how they are exploited to run a real-time PCR assay, how the assays are run and where these assays are informative in real life. It addresses the most practical aspects of the techniques with the emphasis on 'how to do it in the laboratory'. Keeping with the spirit of the Advanced Methods Series, most chapters provide an experimental protocol as an example of a specific assay.

The correct procedures you need for frustration-free PCR methods and applications are contained in this complete, step-by-step, clearly written, inexpensive manual. - Avoid contamination--with specific instructions on setting up your lab - Avoid cumbersome molecular biological techniques - Discover new applications

PCR is the most powerful technique currently used in molecular biology. It enables the scientist to quickly replicate DNA and RNA on the benchtop. From its discovery in the early 80's, PCR has blossomed into a method that enables everything from ready mutation of DNA/RNA to speedy analysis of tens of thousands of nucleotide sequences daily.PCR Applications examines the latest developments in this field. It is the third book in the series, building on the previous publications PCR Protocols and PCR Strategies. The manual discusses techniques that focus on gene discovery, genomics, and DNA array technology, which are contributing factors to the now-occurring bioinformatics boom.Key Features* Focuses on gene discovery, genomics, and DNA array technology* Covers quantitative PCR techniques, including the use of standards and kinetic analysisincludes statistical refinement of primer design parameters* Ilustrates techniques used in microscopic tissue samples, such as single cell PCR, whole cell PCR, laser capture microdissection, and in situ PCREntries provide information on:* Nomenclature* Expression* Sequence analysis* Structure and function* Electrophysiology* Parmacology* Information retrieval

The volumes in this series include contemporary techniques significant to a particular branch of neuroscience. They are an invaluable aid to the student as well as the experienced researcher not only in developing protocols in neuroscience but in disciplines where research is becoming closely related to neuroscience. Each volume of Methods in Neurosciences contains an index, and each chapter includes references. Dr. Conn became Editor-in-Chief of the series beginning with Volume 15, so each subsequent volume could be guest-edited by an expert in that specific field. This further strengthens the depth of coverage in Methods in Neurosciences for students and researchers alike. - Direct application of PCR to fresh or frozen clinical specimens (e.g., blood and solid tissue) - Complete retrieval of novel expressed genes by PCR without screening a library - Quantitation by PCR - Mutagenesis by PCR - PCR in AIDS research - Simple and effective protocols for PCR on archival specimens

A textbook for an undergraduate or professional training course for students with a solid background in general biology and chemistry, and hopefully some organic chemistry; does not assume any microbiology and biochemistry. Explains the laboratory techniques and skills for characterizing and purifying a protein and for cloning the associated gene, and the strategies and rationale for the research process itself. The examples use readily available materials and organisms to keep the cost down. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR