Short Protocols in Molecular Biology, Second Edition

by Frederick M. Ausubel

Book Overview

Presents shortened versions of the methods published in Current Protocols in Molecular Biology (CPMB). Includes step-by-step descriptions of methods covered in the first ten chapters of CPMB and provides sufficient detail to perform experiments. Cross-referenced to CPMB. Explains the hows and whys of many steps. Provides tips on safety, storage and anticipated results. Includes references and recipes for all reagents and media.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471577359
• ISBN13: 9780471577355
• Release Date: April 1992
• Publisher: Current Protocols
• Length: 740 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 8.0" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

an excellent brief reference book

This is a well-organized, clear, short reference work. Well done

The (little) Red book...

Here is the little red bok.If the big one is too expensive for you, you can always buy this. You'll find inside all the important protocols and data for molecular biology.It's up to date, and clearly presented.Try it, and then buy the big one!

A very good reference manual

This book is an essential tool for people in the scientific field such as Molecular Biology (obviously), Biochemistry, and Neuroscience. It is comprehensive and up-to-date as far as the techniques are concerned. It is good value in a sense that you don't have to buy the whole "Current Protocols Series" which costs an arm and a leg if you do. Although nowadays, a lot of "kits" are commercially available, the techniques found in this book explain principles and provide different alternatives suited for your needs. Molecular Cloning by Maniatis et al., although needs updating, is still a helpful reference in my opinion and it complements this book.

A Must-Have for any Molecular Biologist...

I originally bought this book as a secondary source of information (Maniatis has ben my bible now for a few years...) but as time has progressed I have found myself using this book more and more. The protocols are easy to follow, logically placed, give enough information so you understand what it is you are doing, are up to date, and are all in one volume. Yes, this has effectively replaced my copy of Molecular Cloning (which is in desperate need of an update). Great job!