Academic Press Diagnostic Molecular Biology

Diagnostic Molecular Biology describes the fundamentals of molecular biology in a clear, concise manner to aid in the comprehension of this complex subject. Each technique described in this book is explained within its conceptual framework to enhance understanding, and current applications of clinical laboratory techniques are covered in detail. The targeted approach covers the principles of molecular biology including the basic knowledge of nucleic acids, proteins, and genomes; the basic techniques and instrumentations that are often used in the field of molecular biology with detailed procedures and explanations; and the applications of the principle and techniques currently employed in the clinical laboratory. Provides an understanding of what techniques are used to diagnosis at the molecular level Explains how to use information technology to communicate and assess results in the lab Places protocols into context with practical applications Review Describes the fundamentals of molecular biology in a clear, concise manner that includes current applications of clinical laboratory techniques From the Back Cover Diagnostic Molecular Biology By Chang-Hui Shen Diagnostic Molecular Biology describes the fundamentals of molecular biology in a clear, concise manner to aid in the comprehension of this complex subject. Each technique described in this book is explained within its conceptual framework to enhance understanding. The targeted approach covers the principles of molecular biology including the basic knowledge of nucleic acids, proteins, and genomes as well as the basic techniques and instrumentations that are often used in the field of molecular biology with detailed procedures and explanations. This book also covers the applications of the principles and techniques currently employed in the clinical laboratory. This book: Provides an understanding of which techniques are used in diagnosis at the molecular level Explains the basic principles of molecular biology and their application in the clinical diagnosis Places protocols in context with practical applications About the Author: Chang-Hui Shen, PhD Dr. Shen is a Professor of Biology at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York, New York. Dr. Shen graduated from the National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan, with both a BS and MS, earning his PhD from the University of Edinburgh, UK. He previously was a visiting fellow of the National Institutes of Health before moving onto the College of Staten Island. In his laboratory, Dr. Shens research focuses on understanding the mechanism of gene expression, with an emphasis on the roles of transcriptional coactivators in gene activation. His research also focuses on the regulation of programmed cell death through major cellular signal transduction pathways and transcriptional networks in the cell, as well as the epigenetic regulation of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Shen has been teaching Diagnostic Molecular Biology for more than 15 years. About the Author Dr. Shen is a Professor of Biology and currently serves as Chair of the Biology Department at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York, New York. Dr. Shen graduated from the National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan, with both a BS and MS, earning his PhD from the University of Edinburgh, UK. He previously was a visiting fellow of the National Institutes of Health before moving onto the College of Staten Island. In his laboratory, Dr. Shen’s research focuses on understanding the mechanism of gene expression, with an emphasis on the roles of transcriptional coactivators in gene activation. His research also focuses on the regulation of programmed cell death through major cellular signal transduction pathways and transcriptional networks in the cell, as well as the epigenetic regulation of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Shen has been teaching Diagnostic Molecular Biology