Each chapter includes:

  • Step-by-step protocols
  • Illustrations and example data
  • Extensive background information
  • Animated movies of key techniques and cellular events
  • Links to citations and other useful laboratory tools
  • Introductory animation about PCR
  • Optimization tricks
  • RT-PCR tips
  • Polymerase and transcriptase review
  • PCR & RT-PCR protocols
  • Troubleshooting
  • Learn how to design and optimize siRNA sequences
  • Use reporter genes for siRNA optimization
  • Investigate RNAi delivery strategies
  • View a Nature animation about the RNAi mechanism
  • Gather more data from a single sample with multiplexed assays
  • Use two or more methods to confirm apoptosis
  • Detect caspase activity with anti-PARP pAb
  • Learn about the molecular mechanisms of apoptosis
  • Compare assay methods based on your needs
  • Read about factors that effect viability assay outcome
  • Learn how to multiplex cell viability with cytotoxicity or reporter assays
  • Choose an assay with the Cell Viability Assistant
  • Optimize your protein yield
  • Learn about the gold standard: TNT® Systems
  • Use the product selector tool to choose your system
  • Explore eukaryotic, mammalian and bacterial systems
  • Read about non- radioactive labeling systems
  • Single gene or gene array systems
  • Tips for creating a ribonuclease-free environment
  • Recipes for common solutions
  • Total or polyA RNA isolation systems
  • Animations of MAPK and PI-3K pathways
  • High or low ATP concentration kinase asssays
  • Fluorescent, luminescent, radioactive and colorimetric kinase assays
  • Phosphorylation-specific antibodies for MAPK pathways
  • pGL4: The latest generation reporter vectors
  • Dual-luciferase system: for better control
  • Live-cell substrates
  • Tips to maximize yield and quality
  • Plasmid and genomic DNA purification
  • Transfection-quality miniprep DNA
  • High-, low- and medium-throughput
  • DNA from blood
  • Automated purification at your lab bench
  • HaloTag® Technology: One construct, multiple fluors
  • Live-cell imaging protocols
  • Rapid labeling and imaging
  • FACS®
  • Affinity tags for purification
  • Analyzing DNA:Protein interaction
  • HaloCHIP™ System
  • Pulldown assays for protein interactions
  • Recipes for commonly used solutions
  • Methods for achieving transfection
  • Optimizing transfection efficiency
  • Sample transfection protocol
  • Recipes for commonly used solutions
  • Learn about T-Vector cloning
  • Use Flexi® Vectors for easy sequence transfer from one vector to another
  • Get technical information on restriction enzymes
  • Find out what affects PCR cloning
  • Recipes for solutions used in cloning
  • Learn about how repetitive DNA is used for human identification applications such as forensic casework and relationship testing
  • Explore the steps required to generate a DNA profile
  • Gain information about automated key steps in the DNA-typing process
  • Discover links to Promega protocols, Profiles in DNA articles, validation guides and other resources

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