In Situ Hybridisation: Application to Developmental Biology and Medicine (Society for Experimental Biology Seminar Series, Series Number 40) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521282276 ISBN 13: 9780521282277

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

Advances in our understanding of biological mechanisms have frequently been associated with the development of new techniques. In situ hybridization is a classic case of just such an advance. The technique effectively combines histochemistry with molecular biology and enables the rapid analysis of the distribution of RNA, or DNA, in the tissues. The information gained from this has caused something of a revolution in our understanding of developmental biology, since a fundamental aspect of development is the spatial and temporal expression of genes. In addition the technique has found application in the field of medicine, where it is giving new insights into the functioning of healthy tissues and the diagnosis and study of diseases. This book brings together contributions from leaders in the application of this technique and will help the reader review and be guided through the various options and variations of the technique.

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Book Description:

This book brings together contributions from leaders in the application of in situ hybridisation and guides the would-be exponent through the various options and variations of the technique. The information gained from this technique prompted advances in our understanding of developmental biology.

Review:

"...very useful for biologists, molecular biologists, biophysicists, and advanced students." Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0521282276
• ISBN 13: 9780521282277
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 302
• Editor: Harris N., Wilkinson D. G.