Introduction to Experimental Biophysics - A Laboratory Guide

Jay L. Nadeau is an associate professor of biomedical engineering and physics at McGill University. Her research group was the first to label bacteria with quantum dots and explore the possibility of using fluorescent labels as tools for the detection of traces of extraterrestrial life. Dr. Nadeau’s research interests include nanoparticles, fluorescence imaging, and the development of instrumentation for detecting life elsewhere in the solar system.

"This book provides clear step-by-step protocols to understand basic molecular biology. I really like the explanations for why experiments fail!"—David Irwin, Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto"This companion laboratory manual injects a jolt of excitement to the existing textbook. The textbook and laboratory guide set will soon become a favorite of instructors and students alike."—Jay Tang, Brown University"Dr. Nadeau’s textbook is a hugely useful resource for anybody performing biophysical experiments. It is also of practical importance to theoretical and computational biophysicists who want to be informed about the methods available to test their predictions."—Jack A. Tuszynski, PhD, Allard Research Chair, Department of Oncology, and Professor, Department of Physics, University of Alberta"A valuable guide for students interested in this interdisciplinary area of research as well as a useful reference for experts in the field."—Françisco M. Raymo, Professor of Chemistry, University of Miami

• Molecular Cloning. Gene Expression. Fluorescent Reporter Genes in Mammalian Cells. Nanoparticles. Electrophysiology. Appendices. Index.