Showing posts with label chemistry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chemistry. Show all posts

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis: An Introduction (Brown, Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis)

Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis
Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis: An Introduction (Brown, Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis)
by Terry Brown
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Review & Description

Known world-wide as the standard introductory text to this important and exciting area, the sixth edition of Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis addresses new and growing areas of research whilst retaining the philosophy of the previous editions. Assuming the reader has little prior knowledge of the subject, its importance, the principles of the techniques used and their applications are all carefully laid out, with over 250 clearly presented four-colour illustrations.

In addition to a number of informative changes to the text throughout the book, the final four chapters have been significantly updated and extended to reflect the striking advances made in recent years in the applications of gene cloning and DNA analysis in biotechnology.

Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis remains an essential introductory text to a wide range of biological sciences students; including genetics and genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology and applied biology. It is also a perfect introductory text for any professional needing to learn the basics of the subject. All libraries in universities where medical, life and biological sciences are studied and taught should have copies available on their shelves.

"… the book content is elegantly illustrated and well organized in clear-cut chapters and subsections… there is a Further Reading section after each chapter that contains several key references… What is extremely useful, almost every reference is furnished with the short but distinct author's remark."
–Journal of Heredity, 2007 (on the previous edition)

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #110808 in Books
  • Published on: 2010-04-27
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .70" h x 7.40" w x 9.50" l, 1.85 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 336 pages

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture

Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments
Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture
by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Publication Date: May 2, 2012

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Review & Description

Experience the magic of biology in your own home lab. This hands-on introduction includes dozens of educational (and fun) experiments that let you explore this fascinating field on your own. Perfect for middle- and high-school students and DIY enthusiasts, this full-color guide teaches you the basics of biology lab work and shows you how to set up a safe lab at home. The Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments is written with the needs of home-schoolers firmly in mind, as well as those of adults who are eager to explore the science of nature as a life-long hobby.

  • Investigate the chemistry of life from simple acids, bases, and buffers to complex carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, and DNA
  • Explore photosynthesis, fermentation, osmosis, nitrogen fixation, and other life processes
  • Observe populations and ecosystems and do air and water pollution tests
  • Investigate genetics and inheritance
  • Do hands-on microbiology, from simple culturing to micro-evolution of bacteria by forced selection
  • Gain the hands-on experience you need to pass the AP Biology exam
  • And much, much more

Through their company, The Home Scientist, LLC, the authors also offer inexpensive custom kits that provide specialized equipment and supplies you'll need to complete the experiments. Add a microscope and some common household items and you're good to go.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #314999 in Books
  • Published on: 2012-05-02
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
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  • Binding: Paperback
  • 384 pages

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