Review of Molecular Biology Techniques Forum
Title: Molecular Biology Techniques Forum
URL:
http://listeria.nwfsc.noaa.gov/protocols/methods/methods.htmlDate Reviewed:
05/21/01Description:
This web site provides an easy access to the protocols that areused in molecular biology. A good feature of this site is that it
has a forum where you can ask a question or discuss about any
technical difficulty. People respond to your queries quickly and
the suggestions are very useful. You can also contribute by
submitting some interesting techniques/ articles.
Strengths:
The protocols are stated in a very clear, lucid, step by step andstraightforward manner, which can be used by even a beginner.
Readers dont need to spend time in reading too much. It has
links to almost all the useful bio-informatics programs which
respond quite fast. It has also links with almost all the most widely used journals. Excellent links to some other web sites regarding the molecular biology and related protocols, as well as to all the major biotech companies so that if we need a kit or an
equipment, it can be searched directly in the search engine and
it gives all the companies that have the equipment, and hence
we dont have to look in the individual companies. It also has its
own search engine where we can enquire about a particular
technique in case we have difficulty.
Weaknesses:
I didnt come across any obvious weakness.Comprehensiveness:
In my opinion, it is a very comprehensive site. It hasall the features that one would like it to have. It is very well
structured and has excellent links that makes use of this site
very useful.
Timeliness:
Search can be done very quickly.Ease of Use:
Very easy and straightforward to use.Responsiveness:
The response of the web site as well as almost all of thelinks it provides is prompt.
Similar or Related Sites:
Some excellent links for Molecular Biology and related protocols, nicely categorised and organized:http://www.highveld.com/protocols.html
http://sgi.bls.umkc.edu/funnylab/DLCprotocols.html
http://www.nestgrp.com/protocols/protocol.shtml
http://www.cellbio.com/protocols.html
http://www.protocol-online.net/
Overall Evaluation:
4-5 starsReviewer:
Shaida AndrabiEmail:
shaida_andrabi@hotmail.com