Nucleic Acids Isolation Methods

Nucleic Acids Isolation Methods is part of a book series entitled Genome Science and Nucleic Acids. The volume Nucleic Acids Isolation Methods is devoted to preparation of genomic DNA, plasmid DNA, viral nucleic acids, and RNA. Emphasis is also put on stabilization of nucleic acids prior to isolation, scale-up of plasmid isolation, and DNA cleanup from gels, PCR, sequencing, etc. A number of specific medical and forensic applications are detailed such as preparation of pathogen nucleic acids for real-time PCR analysis, extraction of DNA from paraffin embedded bone marrow trephine biopsies, and isolation of nucleic acids from tissue, blood, semen, hair, and saliva for DNA fingerprints, RELP, and PCR analyses. This book contains 10 state-of-the-art review chapters written by 20 renowned experts from leading research institutions, industry and a criminal investigation department. Detailed description of methods as well as their theoretical background makes this volume an essential reference for specialists in academia, research institutions, and industry and also a valuable manual for newcomers to this field.Bowien, Botho is the author of 'Nucleic Acids Isolation Methods' with ISBN 9781588830180 and ISBN 1588830187.