In this new age of science and technology microchip methods of analysis have developed into an
essential tool for biomedical researchers. Microchip Methods in Diagnostics looks at this
increasingly miniaturized technology focusing on DNA microarrays protein microarrays and
labs-on-chips and supporting the introduction of new diagnostic methods based on
microtechnologies. The work provides a background on the technological aspects of each of these
methods followed by chapters describing the methods with regard to specific applications.
Since it uses only those processes which have reached a certain level of maturation this
volume is able to provide approaches that are applicable in practice even by the non-expert.
Composed in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format each chapter
contains a brief introduction step-by-step methods a list of necessary materials and a Notes
section which shares tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. An innovative and
cutting-edge work Microchip Methods in Diagnostics strives to bring the technology of
microchips even further into the world of diagnostics predicting incredible benefits for
patients in the years to come.
