RMS Dictionary of Light Microscopy (Royal Microscopical Society Microscopy Handbooks)

This dictionary, the latest volume in the successful RMS Microscopy Handbook series, describes the origins and meanings of words currently used in the field of light microscopy. It has been compiled to take account of recent additions and international standards. An appendix provides equivalent terms in English, French, and German. An essential companion to the other volumes in the series, the dictionary will be an essential reference tool for all scientists who use light microscopy: biologists, botanists, other life scientists, materials scientists, metallurgists, crystallographers, and for students.

Dictionary Light Microscopy (Microscopy Handbooks (BIOS), 15)

Science & Math

Nomenclature Committee of the RMS

Chemistry

BIOS Scientific Publishers

The colloidal gold probe is the most recent immunocytochemical marking technique to have been developed for the detection of antigens in situ. The major advantages of colloidal gold probes are that they are small, dense probes of wide applicability in the biological sciences. The probe can be used for the localization of specific proteins in conjunction with a wide range of microscopical and non-microscopical techniques. This book aims to describe the established techniques of gold probe production and immunolabelling. Each technique is summarized in a table which can be used in the laboratory without recourse to the text. Original references are also given to enable readers to trace the origins of each technique. The book can therefore be used both as a bench-top manual and as a guide to further reading.

COLLOIDAL GOLD (Microscopy Handbooks (BIOS), 17)

BEESLEY, J.

Biological Sciences

This "hands-on" laboratory guide provides full coverage of the principles and operation of both transmission and scanning electron microscopes. Readers will find a useful explanation of how and why electron microscopes work, as well as information on the electron gun, electromagnetic lenses, electron detection, and the vacuum system. The operation and alignment of the two types of microscopes is covered in separate chapters, while clear, detailed instructions help the novice to produce successful micrographs. The book also furnishes advice on how to optimize the accelerating voltage, condenser lens settings, aperture size and magnification, and on photographic recording. It will be of value to researchers in a wide variety of fields, including biology, medicine, physics, materials science, and engineering.

OPERATION OF TRANSMISSION AND (Microscopy Handbooks (BIOS), 20)

GOODHEW, P.

CHESCOE, D.

Cryotechniques offer a number of advantages over conventional electron microscopy methods in biology, particularly with regard to preserving the morphology and composition of specimens. This handbook provides a practical guide for researchers, students, and technicians who wish to employ cryotechniques in their work.  It covers those methods where the cryofixed specimen is sectioned or otherwise presented as a thin film for examination, giving special attention to topics of current interest.  This guide will be of use to workers in a variety of biomedical disciplines, including cell biology, molecular biology, bacteriology, and pathology.

CRYOPREPARATION OF THIN BIOLOG (Microscopy Handbooks (BIOS), 21)

ROOS

MORGAN

Microscopy is central to the vast majority of semiconductor failure analyses, and is therefore of great importance to engineers concerned with design validation, process optimization, component qualification, testing, and pre- or post-use diagnostics. A wide range of microscopical techniques is available, and each has a unique and complementary role to play in determining the causes of semiconductor failure. The applications of microscopy to semiconductor failure analysis are described in this concise handbook, which provides a valuable practical guide for all those working in the field. The basic principles and operation of each type of microscopy are explained, and each is illustrated with case histories and micrographs of many failure mechanisms. The need for new microscopies for the study of future generation devices is discussed, and several possible candidates for this purpose are assessed.

ROLE MICROSCOPY IN SEMICONDUCT (Microscopy Handbooks (BIOS), 25)

RICHARDS, B.

FOOTNER, P.

Computers & Technology

In this newly revised and updated edition of Hammond's successful and popular text, the reader is introduced to the basic concepts of crystallography. A step-by-step approach provides a clear account of symmetry and crystal structures. The new edition features a final chapter on the geometrical construction of diffraction patterns and a helpful appendix on vectors and their use in crystallography. The book begins with a description of simple crystal lattices and then uses two-dimensional patterns to introduce the concept of symmetry. These ideas are extended to three dimensions, with a discussion of Bravais lattices, crystal systems, and crystal symmetry. Further chapters cover the description of crystal structures in terms of Miller indices and zone axis symbols; the concept of the reciprocal lattice; and diffraction. Clearly illustrated throughout, the book includes study problems, suggestions for further reading, and a range of useful appendices, and will be of interest and value to students at all levels.

INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTALLOGRAPH (Microscopy Handbooks (BIOS), 19)

HANMMOND, S.

The functional analysis of macromolecular structures in tissues and cells has been greatly enhanced by advances in histochemistry and cytochemistry. Enzyme histochemistry is becoming particularly important as new methods succeed in demonstrating and quantifying the activity of key regulatory enzymes. The specificity, precision, and reproducibility of enzyme histochemical methods are constantly improving. This practical laboratory handbook contains a selection of the most important enzyme histochemical techniques currently available for light microscopy. The methods included here were chosen because of their reliability and specificity, and all are clearly detailed in easy-to-follow protocols. The introductory chapter provides a good theoretical background to enzyme histochemistry, and the book will be of interest to all researchers in cell biology, pathology, biochemistry, and cell physiology.

ENZYME HISTOCHEMISTRY (Microscopy Handbooks (BIOS), 26)

Children's Books

FREDERICKS

NOORDEN

Education & Reference

This volume provides an introduction to the basic principles and the m ethods used to prepare biological membranes for analysis of their mole cular composition and structure. The book also covers the methodology associated with the dissection of membrane trafficking. In addition, t he choice of biological material and technique is often crucial and Me mbrane Analysis provides expert guidance on the most appropriate metho d for the job. Topics covered include the source of membranes, prepara tion of subcellular membranes, molecular composition, structural organ ization of membrane proteins and glycoproteins, structural organizatio n of membrane lipids and glycolipids, membrane assembly and protein ta rgeting, membrane transit and secretion, and receptor-mediated endocyt osis and membrane trafficking.

MEMBRANE ANALYSIS (Introduction to Biotechniques (BIOS))

GRAHAM, J.

Higgins, J

Plant tissue culture is fundamental to our understanding of the geneti c control of plant function and the modification of these functions to meet the needs of modern agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Thro ugh tissue cultures, it is now possible to examine complex development al processes such as embryogenesis and host-pathogen interactions, and to enhance characteristics such as salt or disease resistance. This i ntroductory volume provides all of the information you need to set up and run a tissue culture facility, and also serves as a practically or iented text. It includes an excellent overview of all the basic tissue culture techniques, and describes in detail both the theoretical back ground and practical applications. The book offers a balanced and extr emely thorough description of the subject for anyone interested in thi s exciting field.

PLANT CELL CULTURE (Introduction to Biotechniques (BIOS))

EDWARDS, S.

Collin H.

Univ. of Manchester, U.K. Practical, strategic guide to the process of DNA sequencing. Covers planning the approach, data acquisition, and extracting findings from the data. Softcover.

DNA SEQUENCING (Introduction to Biotechniques (BIOS))

ALPHEY, L.

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