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Record Nr.

UNINA9910812245603321

Autore

Russo Jose

Titolo

The tools of science : the handbook for the apprentice of biomedical research / / Joe Russo

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, 2011

ISBN

1-283-14419-0

9786613144195

981-4293-17-2

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (400 p.)

Disciplina

610

Soggetti

Biology - Research

Medicine - Research

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Acknowledgment; Chapter 1 Profile of a Scientific Researcher (Per scientiam ad sapientiam); Chapter 2 Research Ideas; Chapter 3 The Paper; Chapter 4 The Grant Application; Chapter 5 What is a Research Laboratory?; Chpater 6 Interactive Groups in Scientific Research; Chapter 7 Laboratory Protocol Books; Chapter 8 The Ten Fatal Mistakes; Chpater 9 What is Expected of the Scientific Apprentice?; Chapter 10 Reflections; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book aims to provide useful tips for the understanding of scientific research processes and practical advice for people engaged in this field. It is a reflection of the author's more than 40 years of experience in medical and cancer research, and is written in a colloquial style to reach not only the young audience who are considering devoting their lives to biomedical research, but also to those who are already engaged in this field. The author emphasizes the unique traits and qualifications required for performing scientific research and also describes the different modalities which can