Oksana Ableitner offers a practical, clearly structured and easy to understand introduction to complicated definitions and structures in chemistry and molecular biology for laboratory work. The author is guided by her experience in working with students and uses many illustrations to visualize abstract knowledge. An understanding of this matter is an essential basis for work in the molecular biology laboratory in order to ensure a high-quality result. For responsible activities in application - such as genetic research or the determination of various diseases - it is essential to be confident in dealing with the basics of these sensitive, fast and specific analytical methods.

Autorentext
After studying chemistry and biology, Oksana Ableitner first worked as a teacher in a Ukrainian school. After further training as a chemical engineer in Graz, she has worked for many years in the Core Unit Molecular Biology at a laboratory in Graz and is responsible for the implementation and optimisation of various molecular biological processes.

Inhalt

Basic concepts of molecular biology.- Molecular biology methods such as PCR, real-time PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing, MLST, microarray technology and PFGE.- Chemical computing in the laboratory.