Microarray Technology in Practice

Using chips composed of thousands of spots, each with the capability of holding DNA molecules corresponding to a given gene, DNA microarray technology has enabled researchers to measure simultaneously gene expression across the genome. As with other large scale genomics approaches, microarray technologies are broadly applicable across disciplines of life and biomedical sciences, but remain daunting to many researchers. This guide is designed to demystify the technology and inform more biologists about this critically important experimental technique. Expert author team highlights the utility of the technology using examples from human health and disease--e.g., malaria and cancer diagnostics.

Pages: 449

Edition: 01

Publisher: Academic Press, Incorporated

Copyright: 2009

Published: 10/08