Practical Skills in Biomolecular Science

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If a student has this book, it will be a good companion for the rest of his/ her student days and beyond' Dr Daniela Barillà, University of York This book provides effective explanation and support for the development of a wide range of laboratory and data analysis skills that you will use time and again during the practical aspects of your studies. It also gives you a solid grounding in the broader transferable skills, which are increasingly necessary to achieve a high level of academic success.  Now in its fifth edition, Practical Skills in Biomolecular Sciences has been enhanced and updated throughout to provide a complete and easy-to-read guide to developing the skills you need from your first day through to graduation, further strengthening its reputation as the practical resource for students of the biomolecular sciences and related disciplines. Practical Skills in Biomolecular Sciences: •    Provides a 'one-stop' guide to the key practical and broader skills needed in biomolecular sciences, including comprehensive coverage of: study and examination skills, fundamental laboratory and analytical skills, investigative techniques and evaluation skills, analysis and presentation of data. •    Contains numerous margin tips and hints, ‘how to’ boxes, checklists and examples. •    Key points highlight the most important features of methodology. •    Gives theoretical background to methods, to enhance understanding.•    Includes numerous study exercises, references and sources for further study, along with over 70 new tips, definitions, examples, figures, tables and boxes.•    Contains new/updated material on aspects of molecular genetics including next-generation sequencing and DNA profiling, and additional material on stable isotopes, photosynthesis and respiration. •    Supported by a Companion Website containing answers to all of the study exercises, live links to additional sources, digital copies of all figures and a database of ‘how to’ boxes. Rob Reed is Emeritus Professor (Education and Science) at Central Queensland University, Australia.David Holmes is Associate Dean of the Keith B.Taylor Global Scholars Programme, St George’s University School of Medicine (Grenada), based at Northumbria University, UK.Jonathan Weyers is Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Dundee, UK.Allan Jones is Chancellor’s Award Fellow in Ecology, Environmental Science and Zoology at the University of Dundee, UK.