A Hands-On Introduction to Forensic Science, Second Edition continues in the tradition of the first edition taking a wholly unique approach to teaching forensic science. Each chapter begins with a brief, fictional narrative that runs through the entire book; it is a crime fiction narrative that describes the interaction of a veteran homicide detective teamed with a criminalist and the journey they take together to solve a missing persons case. Step-by-step the book progressive reveals pieces of information about the crime, followed by the more traditional presentation of scientific principles and concepts on a given forensic topics. Each chapter concludes with a series of user friendly, cost effective, hands-on lab activities that provide the students the skills necessary to analyze the evidence presented in each chapters. The new edition is completely updated with special focus on new DNA techniques in DNA sequencing, DNA phenotyping, and bioinformatics. Students will engage in solving a missing persons case by documenting the crime scene, analyzing physical evidence in the lab, and presenting findings in a mock trial setting. Within the chapters themselves, students learn about the technical, forensic concepts presented within each of the opening stories segments. The book culminates with having the students playing to role of the main characters in a trial-attorneys, scientific experts, suspect, judge, bailiff, and jury-to present and judge the evidence in a mock trial setting. The mock trial will mimic what takes place in a real courtroom, and the jury of swill be asked to deliberate on the evidence presented to determine the guilt or innocence of the suspect.

Calculations for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: A Guide to Mathematics in the Laboratory, Second Edition, provides an introduction to the myriad of laboratory calculations used in molecular biology and biotechnology. The book begins by discussing the use of scientific notation and metric prefixes, which require the use of exponents and an understanding of significant digits. It explains the mathematics involved in making solutions; the characteristics of cell growth; the multiplicity of infection; and the quantification of nucleic acids. It includes chapters that deal with the mathematics involved in the use of radioisotopes in nucleic acid research; the synthesis of oligonucleotides; the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method; and the development of recombinant DNA technology. Protein quantification and the assessment of protein activity are also discussed, along with the centrifugation method and applications of PCR in forensics and paternity testing.

Calculations in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Third Edition, helps researchers utilizing molecular biology and biotechnology techniques-from student to professional-understand which type of calculation to use and why. Research in biotechnology and molecular biology requires a vast amount of calculations. Results of one data set become the basis of the next. An error of choosing the wrong type of equation can turn what would have been a successful research project or weeks of labor and research into a veritable house of cards. It could be how you calculated the medium in which you test your sample to calculating how long it takes a sample to grow to calculating the synthesis of multiple variables. In one easy to use reference, Stephenson reviews the mathematics and statistics related to the day-to-day functions of biotechnology and molecular biology labs, which is a sticking point for many students, technicians, and researchers. The book covers all of the basic mathematical and statistical needs for students and professionals, providing them with a useful tool for their work.

A Hands-On Introduction to Forensic Science, Second Edition continues in the tradition of the first edition taking a wholly unique approach to teaching forensic science. Each chapter begins with a brief, fictional narrative that runs through the entire book; it is a crime fiction narrative that describes the interaction of a veteran homicide detective teamed with a criminalist and the journey they take together to solve a missing persons case. Step-by-step the book progressive reveals pieces of information about the crime, followed by the more traditional presentation of scientific principles and concepts on a given forensic topics. Each chapter concludes with a series of user friendly, cost effective, hands-on lab activities that provide the students the skills necessary to analyze the evidence presented in each chapters. The new edition is completely updated with special focus on new DNA techniques in DNA sequencing, DNA phenotyping, and bioinformatics. Students will engage in solving a missing persons case by documenting the crime scene, analyzing physical evidence in the lab, and presenting findings in a mock trial setting. Within the chapters themselves, students learn about the technical, forensic concepts presented within each of the opening stories segments. The book culminates with having the students playing to role of the main characters in a trial-attorneys, scientific experts, suspect, judge, bailiff, and jury-to present and judge the evidence in a mock trial setting. The mock trial will mimic what takes place in a real courtroom, and the jury of swill be asked to deliberate on the evidence presented to determine the guilt or innocence of the suspect.

Niemand in der biomedizinischen Wissenschaft kommt heute ohne Mathematik und Informatik aus. Uberall werden Computer genutzt, um Berechnungen und Sequenzanalysen durchzufuhren, Modellierungen vorzunehmen und Hypothesen zu testen. Das vorliegende Praxisbuch "Mathematik im Labor" fuhrt den Leser durch die quantitativen Aspekte der Laborarbeit und verschafft ihm ein besseres Gefuhl dafur, wie sich verlassliche Ergebnisse erzielen und optimal analysieren lassen. "Mathematik im Labor" prasentiert zahlreiche Beispielrechnungen fur immer wiederkehrende Probleme bei der Identifizierung und Analyse von Genen und anderen Bereichen der Molekularbiologie und Biotechnologie. Das kompakte Arbeitsbuch fur die vielfaltigen Kalkulationen, die in biologischen Labors anfallen, stellt eine hervorragende Hilfe fur Studenten, fur technische Assistenten und Laboranten sowie fur Forschende und Lehrende an den Universitaten dar. Das Buch zeigt nicht nur, wie die elementaren Berechnungen durchgefuhrt werden, sondern legt auch besonderen Wert auf die Beherrschung grundsatzlicher theoretischer und labortechnischer Prinzipien. - Das Spektrum der Themen reicht von der grundlegenden wissenschaftlichen Notation bis zu kniffligen Spezialbereichen wie Nucleinsaurechemie und DNA-Rekombinationstechnik. - Jedes Kapitel beinhaltet eine kurze konzeptionelle Einfuhrung and stellt die wichtigsten Definitionen, die Theorie und die grundsatzliche Uberlegung fur jeden Typ von Berechnung vor. - Von Beginn an werden Beispielaufgaben durchgerechnet und Schritt fur Schritt weitergefuhrt. - Aktuelle Anwendungen der jeweiligen Verfahren und Berechnungen in Kliniken, Universitaten und Industrie sowie Grundlagenforschung werden im Text berucksichtigt. Die einzelnen Kapitel widmen sich der Berechnung von Aufgaben in folgenden Arbeitsgebieten: - Bakterien - Bakteriophagen - PCR - Radioisotope - Rekombinante DNA - Zentrifugation - Oligonucleotidsynthese - Proteine Die Leser werden dieses Buch immer wieder konsultieren, wenn sie "Rezepte" und Informationen zu Kalkulationen suchen, die brauchbare Ergebnisse liefern - ob im Forschungslabor, einem Universitatskurs oder auf einem Industriearbeitsplatz.