Publisher's Synopsis
Genomics and informatics are playing increasingly important roles as discovery tools in the basic biological sciences, and as diagnostic and rational therapeutic aids in the clinical arena. This title provides both an introduction to, and detailed overview of, microarray technologies in academic and industrial settings. It examines evolving technology standards for microarray research, explores automation and instrumentation in the array laboratory, and discusses in detail the set up and operation of a microarray core facility. The book is a practical guide for anyone using microarray technologies in the lab.
