Single Cell Analysis
Subtitle: Technologies and Applications
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Published: May 12, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 440
ISBN-13: 9783527318643
Subjects: Biology, Life Sciences; Chemistry; Science; Science/Mathematics; Science / Cytology; Life Sciences - Cytology
Description: This first modern book on the topic gives a broad overview on current technology and application areas for single cell approaches in life sciences. Identification and imaging of single cells which is the most widely applied single cell technology, is described in the opening section, including fluorescence, electron tomography and atomic force techniques. The core section of the book covers a wide range of technologies for the handling, manipulation and constituent analysis of individual cells. The final section is dedicated to case studies and specific applications, with examples ranging from cell biology and genetics to molecular medicine.