Methods in Cell Biology: The Zebrafish, Disease Models and Chemical Screens: Vol 105

Detrich, H. William (Editor)/ Westerfield, Monte (Editor)/ Zon, Leonard I. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0123813204 / ISBN 13: 9780123813206

Published by Academic Pr, 2011

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3rd edition. 616 pages. 9.75x8.00x1.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Methods in Cell Biology: The Zebrafish, Disease Models and Chemical Screens: Vol 105
• Publisher: Academic Pr
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0123813204
• ISBN 13: 9780123813206
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.61 kilograms

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Synopsis

This volume of Methods in Cell Biology is the 3e, and provides comprehensive compendia of laboratory protocols and reviews covering all the new methods developed since 2004. This new volume on Disease Models and Chemical Screens, covers two rapidly emerging and compelling applications of the zebrafish.

• Details state-of-the art zebrafish protocols, delineating critical steps in the procedures as well as potential pitfalls
• This volume concentrates on Disease Models and Chemical Screens

About the Author

Professor of Biochemistry and Marine Biology at Northeastern University, promoted 1996. Joined Northeastern faculty in 1987. Previously a faculty member in Dept. of Biochemistry at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, 1983-1987.Principal Investigator in the U.S. Antarctic Program since 1984. Twelve field seasons "on the ice" since 1981. Research conducted at Palmer Station, Antarctica, and McMurdo Station, Antarctica.Research areas: Biochemical, cellular, and physiological adaptation to low and high temperatures. Structure and function of cytoplasmic microtubules and microtubule-dependent motors from cold-adapted Antarctic fishes. Regulation of tubulin and globin gene expression in zebrafish and Antarctic fishes. Role of microtubules in morphogenesis of the zebrafish embryo. Developmental hemapoiesis in zebrafish and Antarctic fishes. UV-induced DNA damage and repair in Antarctic marine organisms.