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Laboratory techniques presented here will help researchers investigating the mechanisms by which certain genes affect bone mass and strength. These reproducible methods cover such topics as the isolation and culture of bone cells, the preparation of bone tissue for histological testing, and the use of digital imaging techniques in the analysis of bone. Although in vitro methods receive most attention, there are also protocols for in vivo analyses. The editors are affiliated with the University of Aberdeen Medical School, UK.Copyright 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Univ. of Aberdeen, UK. Text presents laboratory techniques for investigating mechanisms where genes affect bone mass and strength. Covers such topics as the isolation of bone cells, preparing bone tissue, methods for measurement of bone strength, and using digital imaging techniques. For researchers. DNLM: Bone and Bones--cytology.

Book Description
A collection of the latest laboratory techniques for the study of bone and bone tissue. Described in step-by-step detail, these readily reproducible methods cover such topics as the isolation and culture of bone cells, the preparation of bone tissue for histological and ultrastructural analysis, methods for the measurement of bone strength and for mechanical studies, and how to use digital imaging techniques in the analysis of bone.