Drosophila: Methods and Protocols: 420 (Methods in Molecular Biology, 420) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1617377910 ISBN 13: 9781617377914

Publisher: Humana, 2010

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive collection of methods and protocols for Drosophila, one of the oldest and most commonly used model organisms in modern biology. The protocols are written by the scientists who invented the methods making this book the perfect reference manual for Drosophila researchers. The straightforward presentation of Drosophila protocols will bolster successful experimental design and lead to reproducible results, and the troubleshooting tips are an invaluable aid for researchers at all levels. This book will advance the use of Drosophila as a model organism by collecting standard, introductory protocols and advanced protocols, simultaneously providing a platform for introductory research and facilitation advanced study. The text presents a diverse set of techniques that range from the basic handling of flies to more complex applications. Review chapters provide concise overviews of selected experimental systems.

About this title

From the Back Cover

With its long-standing tradition as a model organism, many techniques using Drosophila melanogaster have been established and continue to be developed, while the recent invention of techniques allowing the knock-down of genes by RNA interference and gene replacement by homologous recombination demonstrates the ongoing efforts to broaden the technical repertoire.  In Drosophila: Methods and Protocols, leading experts contribute a collection of protocols covering standard techniques as well as novel methods. As a volume in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, the chapters contain brief introductions to the subject matter, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Cutting-edge and essential, Drosophila: Methods and Protocols allows novices and experts alike to tap into the power of one hundred years of expertise involving this vital model system.

Edition details

• Publisher: Humana
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1617377910
• ISBN 13: 9781617377914
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 450
• Editor: Dahmann Christian