Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Number Of Pages: 168
Publication Date: 2004
Sales Rank: 647659
ISBN / ASIN: 0471656046
EAN: 9780471656043
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
Studio: John Wiley & Sons
Average Rating: 4
Written for biologists and medical researchers who don't have any special training in data analysis and statistics, Guide to Analysis of DNA Microarray Data, Second Edition begins where DNA array equipment leaves off: the image produced by the microarray. The text deals with the questions that arise starting at this point, providing an introduction to microarray technology, then moving on to image analysis, data analysis, cluster analysis, and beyond.
With all chapters rewritten, updated, and expanded to include the latest generation of technology and methods, Guide to Analysis of DNA Microarray Data, Second Edition offers practitioners reliable information using concrete examples and a clear, comprehensible style. This Second Edition features entirely new chapters on:
* Image analysis
* Experiment design
* Automated analysis, integrated analysis, and systems biology
* Interpretation of results
Intended for readers seeking practical applications, this text covers a broad spectrum of proven approaches in this rapidly growing technology. Additional features include further reading suggestions for each chapter, as well as a thorough review of available analysis software.
Review:
an easy read -- a cookbook
True to its stated purpose: best used as a roadmap by mathematically unsophisticated newcomers to analysis of microarray data. Somewhat superficial, and it becomes more so in later chapters. Does not explore harder issues in detail. Does not touch upon future directions of the technology. Its advocacy of the Unix awk program is anachronistic; tellingly, the reference cited for awk is from 1988. Not a groundbreaking book, just solid practical advice.
Review:
Useful Book
"...This useful little book .... I'd recommend anyone setting out to use this methodology to buy a copy for the lab." (British Society for Developmental Biology Newsletter)
Review:
Recommended Book
"...I'd recommend anyone setting out to use this methodology to buy a copy for the lab." (British Society for Cell Biology Newsletter)
Review:
just an introductory
If you just want an general idea of how the microarray and analysis works so you can understand other people's data and method. And you willing to pay 40 bucks for 125 pages(including index) instead of search free resources online. This will be the book for you.
If you want to do array analysis your self. try other books.
Review:
"A Fine Introduction to DNA Microarray Analysis"
"...a fine introduction to DNA microarray analysis using good concrete examples, well reasoned descriptions...and much-needed examination of the tools, technologies, and research resources...after reading this book, anyone new to microarray data should understand what can...be measured..." (Nature Genetics, Vol. 33, March 2003)
