Gu (microbiology, Columbia University) and Rajewsky (The Center for Blood Research, Harvard Medical School) present a collection of protocols that range from the latest inventions and applications to classic methods in B cell biology, by contributors who are inventors and users of the methods described. The book offers beginning and experienced researchers tools for exploring B-lymphocyte development and function in higher animals, as well as information on designing and modifying a productive experimental approach. Protocols follow the series format, with step-by-step laboratory instructions, an introduction outlining the principle behind the technique, lists of equipment and reagents, and tips on avoiding common pitfalls. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)