Single Molecule Techniques: A Laboratory Manual By Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S.; Lab Manual edition (19 November 2007)

As molecular and cellular biologists move toward nanoxc2x96techniques for performing experiments on single molecules rather than on populations of molecules, a comprehensive manual on how (and why) to carry out such experiments is needed. Single Molecule Techniques: A Laboratory Manual fills this requirementxc2x97it is the first to take researchers who know nothing about singlexc2x96molecule analyses to the point where they can successfully design and execute appropriate experiments. Geared toward research scientists in structural and molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics, the manual will be useful to all who are interested in observing, manipulating, and elucidating the molecular mechanisms and discrete properties of macromolecules. Techniques range from in vivo and in vitro fluorescentxc2x96based methods to the use of atomic force microscopy, optical and magnetic tweezers, and nanopores. The book is edited by Paul R. Selvin and Taekjip Ha, two pioneers in the field of experimental biophysics who have made significant contributions to the development and application of singlexc2x96molecule technologies.