Molecular Biology Problem Solver: A Laboratory Guide

About this book

Most 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: Have you selected the most appropriate research strategy? Have you identified the issues critical to your successful application of a technique? Are you familiar with the limitations of a given technique? When should common procedural rules of thumb not be applied? What strategies could you apply to resolve a problem? 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 books expert contributors include: Working safely with biological samples and radioactive materials DNA and RNA purification PCR Protein and nucleid acid hybridization Prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression systems Properly using and maintaining laboratory equipment