Molecular biology for the critical care physician* Part ITerminology and technology

摘要

The past few years have seen a profound revolution in biological sciences.The enormous advances in molecular biology are providing novel insights into the etiology and treatment of human disease. These insights will undoubtedly have implications for intensive care research and practice. In this first of two articles, the basic principles and techniques of molecular biology are discussed to provide the intensive care physician with background information on the subject. (Crit Care Med 1999; 27:825-831)