Author Description
Mutation Detection Is Increasingly Undertaken In A Wide Spectrum Of Research Areas: In Medicine It Is Fundamental In Isolating Disease Genes And Diagnbosis, And Is Especially Important In Cancer Research; In Biology, Commercially Important Genes Can Be Identified By The Mutations They Contain. But Mutation Detection Is Time-consuming And Expensive. This Volume Offers The Latest Tried And Tested Protocols For A Range Of Detection Methods, From The Labs Of The Leading Researchers In The Field.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume addresses the critical need for efficient, cost-effective, and standardized protocols for identifying genetic mutations across diverse research and clinical applications. The authors, including experts in the field of mutation research, compile a comprehensive set of methodologies designed to assist researchers in medicine and biology. By providing tested procedures, the text aims to streamline the labor-intensive and expensive processes currently required for gene isolation and diagnostic analysis.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A collection of validated laboratory protocols for mutation detection.
- Methodologies applicable to both medical diagnostics and commercial gene identification.
- Techniques specifically tailored for cancer research and disease gene isolation.
Scope Limits
- The text does not cover theoretical genetic modeling or non-laboratory-based bioinformatics approaches.
- It focuses on established methods rather than experimental or unverified emerging technologies.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a practical resource for laboratory professionals and researchers requiring standardized workflows for genetic analysis. The text is frequently cited for its technical utility in bridging the gap between complex genetic research and clinical application.
Page Count:
262
Publication Date:
1998-01-01
Publisher:
Irl Press
ISBN-10:
0191565695
ISBN-13:
9780191565694
Science
Genetics
Laboratory Protocols
Biotechnology
Medicine