Guide to Yeast Genetics and Molecular and Cell Biology

Guide to Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology presents, for the first time, a comprehensive compilation of the protocols and procedures that have made Saccharomyces cerevisiae such a facile system for all researchers in molecular and cell biology. Whether you are an established yeast biologist or a newcomer to the field, this volume contains all the up-to-date methods you will need to study "Your Favorite Gene" in yeast.Key Features* Basic Methods in Yeast Genetics* Physical and genetic mapping* Making and recovering mutants* Cloning and Recombinant DNA Methods* High-efficiency transformation* Preparation of yeast artificial chromosome vectors* Basic Methods of Cell Biology* Immunomicroscopy* Protein targeting assays* Biochemistry of Gene Expression* Vectors for regulated expression* Isolation of labeled and unlabeled DNA, RNA, and protein