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RNA Methodologies, Second Edition: A Laboratory Guide for Isolation and Characterization

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This book is exactly what it claims to be--a laboratory guide. It provides methods that are clear, but also explains the reasons for the methods. For example: when is an RNA probe better than a DNA probe and why; when nonisotopic labels can be used effectively. Although there is not a chapter on in situ hybridization, I found the section on probes very helpful. There is also a handy glossary at the end and a primer on RNA at the beginning of the book. Dr Farrell realizes the reader maybe new to the field and so doesn't leave out the basics. However, I believe this book will be helpful to all but the most knowledgable molecular biolgists.

I am a RNA-chemist and I bought this book from amazon.com to get help for my day-to-day research. The moment I had my first glance at this book I was frustrated. This book has described fairly old methods but no contemporary techniques. This book is not even descrided the techniques in an advanced manner which is expected for a book based on so specific field. I would not recommend this book to anyone who has atleast the basic working knowledge of molecular biology.