Description
Book SynopsisDrosophila is the scientist''s favourite lab organism because it reproduces quickly and has straightforwartd chromosomes. It has long been the organism of choice in experiments in genetics and is also popular in developmental and behavioural studies. The second edition of this popular Practical Approach book brings the methodology up to date, with contributions from the world''s leading Drosophila researchers. It will be valuable to the novice and experienced worker alike.
Trade Review'...The systematic presentation of the easily applied protocols, which can be used in almost every laboratory, and the well written text in most of the chapters make this edition a valuable contribution in Drosophila research' FEBS Letters
Table of Contents1. The elements of Drosophila biology and genetics ; 2. Mutagenesis ; 3. Transposons - gene tagging and mutagenesis ; 4. Chromosome mechanics: the genetic manipulation of aneuploid stocks ; 5. Enhancer traps ; 6. Looking at embryos ; 7. Immunolabelling of Drosophila ; 8. Population and ecological genetics ; 9. Behaviour, learning, and memory ; 10. Cell culture ; 11. Preparation of nucleic acids
