The go-to reference for navigating the minefield of mathematical and statistical calculations used every day in biotechnology and molecular biology labs, helping to prevent errors-like choosing the wrong type of equation-that can result in the loss of weeks of work.
1. Scientific Notation and Metric Prefixes2. Solutions, Mixtures, and Media3. Cell Growth4. Working with Bacteriophage5. Quantitation of Nucleic Acids6. Labeling Nucleic Acids with Radioisotopes7. Oligonucleotide Synthesis8. The Polymerase Chain Reaction9. Real Time PCR10. Recombinant DNA11. Protein12. Centrifugation13. Forensic Science
Frank Stephenson received his doctorate in molecular biology from UC Berkeley and has published several books in the field including 'DNA: How the Biotech Revolution is Changing the Way We Fight Disease' and 'A Hands-On Introduction to Forensic Science: Cracking the Case'. He is currently an instructor in the Technical Training Department with ThermoFisher Scientific, the world’s leading manufacturer of instrumentation and reagents for the biotechnology industry.
"...a unique book in its focus on the use and understanding of essential mathematical and statistical calculations in molecular biology and biotechnology…will be useful to students, technicians, researchers, and experienced professionals who desperately need an easy-to-use book. This updated third edition is essential and most welcome. Score: 85 - 3 Stars" --Doody's
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