Conquer the ASCP Technologist in Molecular Biology MB Exam: Study Guide for Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Biochemical Reagents, DNA and RNA, Laboratory Operations, and Applications of Molecular Testing

By: Philip Martin McCaulay

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Molecular diagnostics relies on the precise detection, amplification, and interpretation of nucleic acids. Conquer the ASCP Technologist in Molecular Biology MB Exam provides a clear, structured journey through the core molecular science that underpins today’s laboratory practices. It builds a strong foundation in DNA and RNA biology, genetic variation, transcription, and protein expression.

The book then guides you through the major analytical methods used in the molecular laboratory. These include extraction principles, amplification strategies, hybridization, sequencing platforms, variant interpretation, and blotting techniques. Each method is presented in a way that emphasizes molecular behavior, analytical logic, and practical relevance.

Advanced topics expand your understanding of gene regulation, bioinformatics, recombinant DNA, protein structure, and expression systems. You also explore next-generation sequencing, microbial identification, phylogenetics, and computational analysis. These chapters help you build a conceptual framework that connects experimental data with molecular mechanisms.

Finally, the book addresses the operational side of molecular diagnostics. Quality control, troubleshooting, laboratory informatics, documentation, and regulatory expectations ensure a complete picture of what reliable molecular testing requires. Through clear explanations and focused coverage, this guide supports confident, structured mastery of modern molecular biology.

This study guide is independently created and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the ASCP Board of Certification.