| Analytical Molecular Biology: Quality and Validation Contributor(s): Upton, Sue (Contribution by), Parkes, Helen (Editor), Saunders (Editor) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0854044728 ISBN-13: 9780854044726 Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry OUR PRICE: $113.05 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 1999 Annotation: DNA technology has revolutionized molecular biology, with far-reaching implications in health care, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and forensics. This book, produced under the VAM (Valid Analytical Measurement) initiative, addresses the applicability, reliability and validation of the many methods employed. Since analytical molecular biology has typically developed in the academic and medical research environments, guidelines are also provided to ease the transition of cutting-edge techniques from the research environment to the laboratory. 27 illus. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Molecular Biology - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Science | Chemistry - Analytic |
| Dewey: 574.8 |
| Series: Valid Analytical Measurement |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 6.57" W x 9.24" (0.79 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In spite of the wide variety and complexity of biological materials, nucleic acids are ubiquitous. DNA is becoming the bioanalyte of choice due to the vast amount of information embedded in its sequence, its robust chemical nature and the range of highly sensitive analytical techniques that have been developed. The results of such analyses can have an important impact on our society both commercially and in terms of the quality of life. Absolute confidence in the data generated is therefore of the utmost importance. This book, produced by LGC as part of the VAM (Valid Analytical Measurement) Programme, introduces the issues of validation and quality to the bioanalytical community, specifically addressing DNA-based analyses. It aims to raise awareness of the factors that can influence the validity of DNA analysis and the production of quality data. Emphasis is placed on VAM principles, as well as additional challenges that are associated with the analysis of real samples, for example, complex food matrices or forensic samples that have been subjected to environmental insult. Information is collated from a variety of sources including literature, discussions and LGC research, and offers constructive advice where possible. |