An Introduction to DNA Microarray Technology Is Provide In New Book Cancer Diagnostics with DNA Microarrays.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c41999) has announced the addition of Cancer Diagnostics with DNA Microarrays to their offering. This book is the first of its kind in dealing with direct clinical application of microarray data to oncology diagnosis, with the intention of speeding and specifying diagnosis, thus resulting in better treatment for cancer patients. Replete with examples and mini-cases, the book offers cancer researchers in private, pharmacologic, and governmental institutions, biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. statisticians, and practicing oncologists concise, thoughtfully authored guidance on the use of microarray data and analysis as clinical tools. Some research-level readers may find certain introductory and review somewhat superficial, but these can be skipped over if necessary, and there is much useful, detailed information provided to further the understanding of the many aspects of microarray technology that can be applied to medical diagnostics in oncology. Contents Include: Preface Acknowledgments 1. Introduction to DNA Microarray Technology 2. Image Analysis 3. Basic Data Analysis 4. Visualization by Reduction of Dimensionality 5. Cluster Analysis Cluster analysis A statistical technique that identifies clusters of stocks whose returns are highly correlated within each cluster and relatively uncorrelated across clusters. Cluster analysis has identified groupings such as growth, cyclical, stable, and energy stocks. 6. Molecular Classifiers for Cancer 7. Survival Analysis 8. Meta-Analysis 9. The Design of Probes 10. Software Issues and Data Formats 11. Breast Cancer 12. Leukaemia 13. Lymphoma 14. Lung Cancer lung cancer, cancer that originates in the tissues of the lungs. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States in both men and women. Like other cancers, lung cancer occurs after repeated insults to the genetic material of the cell. 15. Bladder Cancer bladder cancer Malignant tumour of the bladder. The most significant risk factor associated with bladder cancer is smoking. Exposure to chemicals called arylamines, which are used in the leather, rubber, printing, and textiles industries, is another risk factor. 16. Colon Cancer colon cancer, cancer of any part of the colon (often called the large intestine). Colon cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. 17. Ovarian Cancer ovarian cancer Malignant tumour of the ovaries. Risk factors include early age of first menstruation (before age 12), late onset of menopause (after age 52), absence of pregnancy, presence of specific genetic mutations, use of fertility drugs, and personal history of breast 18. Prostate Cancer 19. Melanoma 20. Brain Tumours 21. Organ or Tissue Specific Classification 22. Sample Collection and Stability References Index For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c41999 |
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