Practical in Situ Hybridization

Practical in Situ Hybridization
Author: Trude Schwarzacher
Publisher: Garland Science
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2000
Genre: In situ hybridization
ISBN: 9781859961384

Practical in situ Hybridization is aimed at those who wish to learn and use efficient and reliable protocols in their work, and at researchers checking the validity and interpretation of published data.; In situ hybridization methods can be used to identi

Tissue In Situ Hybridization

Tissue In Situ Hybridization
Author: Trevor Jowett
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Total Pages: 162
Release: 1997-02-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

TISSUE IN SITU HYBRIDIZATION Methods in Animal Development Trevor Jowett The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) course on tissue in situ hybridization in animal developmental biology has served as an important and highly respected forum for the latest advances in the methodology of this valuable research tool. Developed from EMBO course materials, Tissue In Situ Hybridization provides scientists and researchers worldwide with detailed coverage of new approaches, techniques, and protocols, along with up-to-date information on more established procedures. Focusing particularly on the two-color in situ hybridization method to whole-mount embryos and tissue sections, this practical resource also compares different methods of producing differentially colored signals, and includes the results of protocol experiments with fluorescent and other alternative in situ hybridization techniques. Special features include: Photographic examples—including color plates—to complement the text Clear explanations of the principles underlying different methods Detailed discussion and comparison of the different methods Valuable troubleshooting advice and practical guidance Comprehensive index, allowing quick and easy access to specific topics Compiled by a leading expert in the field, Tissue In Situ Hybridization is an indispensable asset to professionals and researchers working in the areas of developmental, cell, and molecular biology.

In Situ Hybridization in Electron Microscopy

In Situ Hybridization in Electron Microscopy
Author: Gerard Morel
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 634
Release: 2001-01-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000611396

In situ hybridization is a technique that allows for the visualization of specific DNA and RNA sequences in individual cells, and is an especially important method for studying nucleic acids in heterogeneous cell populations. in situ Hybridization in Electron Microscopy reviews the three main methods developed for the ultrastructural visualization

In Situ Hybridization Protocols

In Situ Hybridization Protocols
Author: Ian A. Darby
Publisher: Taylor & Francis US
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780896036864

Annotation Darby (human biology, RMIT U., Victoria, Australia) is joined by geneticists, molecular biologists, and pathologists from around the world to describe basic and advanced techniques for hybridization, for whole-mount embryo specimens and at the electron microscope level. Coverage includes protocols for detection of DNA fragmentation in apoptosis, localization of genes to particular chromosomes, and the use of DNA and RNA probes to detect expression in cells or tissue sections. For novice and experienced investigators who need proven and readily reproducible methods. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

In Situ Hybridization

In Situ Hybridization
Author: D. G. Wilkinson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1998
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780199636587

In situ hybridization is used to reveal the location of specific nucleic acids sequences on chromosomes or in tissues. Visualization of the location of genes on chromosomes or of specific mRNAs or viruses in tissues is crucial for understanding the organization, regulation, and function of genes. It is a therefore a core technique in all areas of biomedical research. In Situ Hybridization: A Practical Approach 2/e is the second edition of one of the most successful Practical Approach books, published in 1992. Since the first edition was published, a number of important technical advances have been made. The new edition has been thoroughly updated to contain protocols detailing the major techniques of in situ hybridization currently in use: in situ hybridization to mRNA with oligonucleotide and RNA probes (radiolabelled and hapten labelled); analysis using light and electron microscopes; whole mount in situ hybridization; double detection of RNAs, and RNA plus protein; and fluorescent in situ hybridization to detect chromosomal sequences. The protocols are complemented by advice on strategies for successful results, descriptions of the theoretical basis of in situ hybridization and important new developments in gene expression databases. The procedures described are widely applicable to many systems. The use of in situ hybridization in PCR is covered in a separate volume: Herrington and O'Leary (Eds) PCR 3 - PCR in situ hybridization: A Practical Approach (OUP, 1997). All the authors have extensive practical experience of establishing reliable techniques of in situ hybridization. This book will be useful to all researchers at all levels who use in situ hybridization.

In Situ Hybridization Protocols

In Situ Hybridization Protocols
Author: Ian A. Darby
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2008-02-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1597450073

The technique of in situ hybridization, in its various forms, has been used routinely in many laboratories for a number of years. In the post-genome era, gene arrays and proteomics have allowed us to identify hitherto unknown unrecognized pathways and mechanisms. However, rather than diminish the importance of in situ hybridization, the now widespread use of screening te- nologies has increased the need to temporally and spatially localize the dist- bution of mRNA expression. Our intention, in In Situ Hybridization Protocols is to provide ample inf- mation for novices planning to set up the in situ hybridization technique and use it in their laboratory for the first time, as well as giving updates of recent developments for those laboratories where in situ hybridization techniques are already in use. Despite its widespread significance, in situ hybridization has retained a re- tation as one of the more difficult and capricious molecular biological te- niques. This may in part be because of the hybrid nature of the technique, which often requires a mixture of molecular biological and histological skills. The two techniques are usually taught and acquired in different streams of biolo- cal science. The step-by-step and detailed protocols provided in In Situ Hybridization Protocols by researchers active in the field should make it p- sible for both the molecular biologist with little experience of histology and the histologist with little experience of molecular biology to use the technique s- cessfully in their laboratories.

Immunocytochemistry and In Situ Hybridization in the Biomedical Sciences

Immunocytochemistry and In Situ Hybridization in the Biomedical Sciences
Author: Julian E. Beesley
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 146120139X

Immunocytochemistry and in situ hybridization are widely used biomedical sciences. They are essential in medical diagnosis and in cell biology research. Affinity labeling is the central goal of the experimental strategy involving a series of techniques in a logical order; from the effects of specimen fixation, through specimen preparation to expose the antigen, to optimizing immunolabeling, to assessing the result and finally to safety considerations. Numerous examples of these techniques in biomedical sciences are included, as well as experimental assays and practical tips. This survey of methods will serve as an invaluable reference source in any laboratory setting (academic, industrial or clinical) involved in research in almost every branch of biology or medicine, as well as in pharmaceutical, biotechnological and clinical applications.

The AGT Cytogenetics Laboratory Manual

The AGT Cytogenetics Laboratory Manual
Author: Marilyn S. Arsham
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1216
Release: 2017-04-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119061229

Cytogenetics is the study of chromosome morphology, structure, pathology, function, and behavior. The field has evolved to embrace molecular cytogenetic changes, now termed cytogenomics. Cytogeneticists utilize an assortment of procedures to investigate the full complement of chromosomes and/or a targeted region within a specific chromosome in metaphase or interphase. Tools include routine analysis of G-banded chromosomes, specialized stains that address specific chromosomal structures, and molecular probes, such as fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and chromosome microarray analysis, which employ a variety of methods to highlight a region as small as a single, specific genetic sequence under investigation. The AGT Cytogenetics Laboratory Manual, Fourth Edition offers a comprehensive description of the diagnostic tests offered by the clinical laboratory and explains the science behind them. One of the most valuable assets is its rich compilation of laboratory-tested protocols currently being used in leading laboratories, along with practical advice for nearly every area of interest to cytogeneticists. In addition to covering essential topics that have been the backbone of cytogenetics for over 60 years, such as the basic components of a cell, use of a microscope, human tissue processing for cytogenetic analysis (prenatal, constitutional, and neoplastic), laboratory safety, and the mechanisms behind chromosome rearrangement and aneuploidy, this edition introduces new and expanded chapters by experts in the field. Some of these new topics include a unique collection of chromosome heteromorphisms; clinical examples of genomic imprinting; an example-driven overview of chromosomal microarray; mathematics specifically geared for the cytogeneticist; usage of ISCN’s cytogenetic language to describe chromosome changes; tips for laboratory management; examples of laboratory information systems; a collection of internet and library resources; and a special chapter on animal chromosomes for the research and zoo cytogeneticist. The range of topics is thus broad yet comprehensive, offering the student a resource that teaches the procedures performed in the cytogenetics laboratory environment, and the laboratory professional with a peer-reviewed reference that explores the basis of each of these procedures. This makes it a useful resource for researchers, clinicians, and lab professionals, as well as students in a university or medical school setting.

Zebrafish

Zebrafish
Author: Christiane Nusslein-Volhard
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2002-09-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780199638086

The zebrafish has become one of the most important model organisms to study biological processes within a living body. As a vertebrate that has many of the strengths of invertebrate model systems, it offers numerous advantages to researchers interested in many aspects of embryonic development, physiology and disease. This book not only provides a complete set of instructions that will allow researchers to establish the zebrafish in their laboratory. It also gives a broad overview of commonly used methods and a comprehensive collection of protocols describing the most powerful techniques.

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) - Application Guide

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) - Application Guide
Author: Thomas Liehr
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2008-11-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540705813

This book is a unique source of information on the present state of the exciting field of molecular cytogenetics and how it can be applied in research and diagnostics. The basic techniques of fluorescence in situ hybridization and primed in situ hybridization (PRINS) are outlined, the multiple approaches and probe sets that are now available for these techniques are described, and applications of them are presented in 36 chapters by authors from ten different countries around the world. The book not only provides the reader with basic and background knowledge on the topic, but also gives detailed protocols that show how molecular cytogenetics is currently performed by specialists in this field. The FISH Application Guide initially provides an overview of the (historical) development of molecular cytogenetics, its basic procedures, the equipment required, and probe generation. The book then describes tips and tricks for making different tissues available for molecular cytogenetic studies. These are followed by chapters on various multicolor FISH probe sets, their availability, and their pot- tial for use in combination with other approaches. The possible applications that are shown encompass the characterization of marker chromosomes, cryptic cytogenetic aberrations and epigenetic changes in humans by interphase and metaphase cyto- netics, studies of nuclear architecture, as well as the application of molecular cytogenetics to zoology, botany and microbiology.