David Rodriguez-Lazaro presents a new book on
Real-Time PCR in Food Science: Current Technology and Applications Written by experts in the field, this book is an indispensable manual for scientists in the food industry. The first section provides an introduction to real-time PCR, discusses the use of PCR diagnostics in food science, describes the principles and methods of sample preparation, and covers the verification and control of PCR procedures. The eleven chapters in the second section cover the use of real-time PCR to detect various pathogens including
Salmonella,
Listeria,
E. coli,
Campylobacter,
Yersinia,
Staphylococcus,
Clostridium, viruses and parasites. Also included is a chapter on the standardisation of real-time PCR methods in food microbiology. In the final section authors cover the use of real-time PCR for the analysis of genetically modified organisms, food allergens and for identification of animal or plant species. An invaluable book for anyone involved in food microbiology or the detection of foodborne pathogens and a recommended volume for all microbiology laboratories
read more ... | Edited by: David Rodriguez-Lazaro ISBN: 978-1-908230-15-7 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2013 Cover: hardback
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Tags: PCR | Food industry | Real-time PCR | PCR diagnostics | Food science | PCR procedures | Standardisation of real-time PCR | Genetically modified organisms