Calculations for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Calculations in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Third Edition, helps researchers utilizing molecular biology and biotechnology techniques-from student to professional-understand which type of calculation to use and why. Research in biotechnology and molecular biology requires a vast amount of calculations. Results of one data set become the basis of the next. An error of choosing the wrong type of equation can turn what would have been a successful research project or weeks of labor and research into a veritable house of cards. It could be how you calculated the medium in which you test your sample to calculating how long it takes a sample to grow to calculating the synthesis of multiple variables.

In one easy to use reference, Stephenson reviews the mathematics and statistics related to the day-to-day functions of biotechnology and molecular biology labs, which is a sticking point for many students, technicians, and researchers. The book covers all of the basic mathematical and statistical needs for students and professionals, providing them with a useful tool for their work.

• Features comprehensive calculations in biotechnology and molecular biology experiments from start to finish
• Provides coverage ranging from basic scientific notations to complex subjects like nucleic acid chemistry and recombinant DNA technology
• Includes recent applications of the procedures and computations in clinical, academic, industrial, and basic research laboratories cited throughout the text
• Features new coverage of digital PCR and protein quantification including chromatography and radiolabelling of proteins
• Includes more sample problems in every chapter for readers to practice concepts