PCR guru : an ultimate benchtop reference for molecular biologists / [electronic resource] Ayaz Najafov, Gerta Hoxhaj. Najafov, Ayaz, author. Hoxhaj, Gerta, author. Polymerase chain reaction. Molecular biology. Polymerase Chain Reaction methods. (DNLM)D016133Q000379 Molecular Biology. (DNLM)D008967 QP606.D46 572.33 23 Publisher, Sara Tenney ; acquisitions editor, Sara Tenney ; editorial project manager, Fenton Coulthurst ; production project manager, Chris Wortley ; designer, Christian Bilbow. Includes bibliographical references pages 83-86) and index. Online resource; title from PDF title page (ScienceDirect, viewed February 16, 2017). "PCR Guru: An Ultimate Benchtop Reference for Molecular Biologists is provides researchers in molecular biology with a handy reference for approaching and solving challenging problems associated with PCR setup and optimization. As a laboratory guide, it emphasizes the technical aspects of employing PCR as a tool in molecular biology laboratories. The book covers the history of PCR and the basic science underlying it. It then discusses PCR at the bench level, starting with detailed description and tips on primer design, and continuing with the standard protocols used to perform PCR. Provides troubleshooting tips for various types of modifications of standard protocols Contains unique "Good Practices and Tips that are indispensable for the beginner and expert alike Features "Special Cases with applications of PCR, optimization, and troubleshooting Includes detailed appendices with tables, figures, and key protocols Organized as a systematic, concentrated resource to save time when addressing a PCR problem." 2017 Text 1 online resource (xv, 89 pages) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128042311 eng PCR guru. PCR guru.