Basic Bioscience Laboratory Techniques - A Pocket Guide

📘 Book Details

• Publisher: Wiley

• Author: P. L. R. Bonner

• Language: English

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9780470743096

• Pages: 232

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 7.0 x 4.6 x 0.6 inches

📝 About The Book

Basic Bioscience Laboratory Techniques by P. L. R. Bonner is an essential, pocket-sized companion for every first-year bioscience student stepping into the laboratory for the first time. This unique and practical guide provides all the tools and confidence needed to perform core laboratory tasks efficiently, understand experimental procedures, and present results effectively.

Organized in a user-friendly format, the book covers a comprehensive range of essential bioscience lab techniques including solution preparation, basic calculations, aseptic techniques, microscopy, cell fractionation, chromatography, spectrophotometry, and electrophoresis of proteins and nucleic acids. Clear diagrams, worked examples, and tips throughout the text support comprehension and practical application.

One of the standout features is its focus on data analysis and result presentation, which are often challenging for beginners. It also includes a glossary for quick reference, suggestions for further reading, and is linked to a companion website for additional learning resources—making it an all-in-one support system for bioscience students.

Whether used at the bench or in study sessions, Basic Bioscience Laboratory Techniques is a reliable guide that simplifies complex concepts, reinforces best practices, and ensures academic success in foundational bioscience laboratory courses.