To view a description of the materials and methods used during a protocol:

1. Start the Materials & Methods module by clicking on either the View experiment protocol descriptions button in the Materials and Methods section of the home page of the application environment or on the smaller Materials & Methods button at the top of the application window.

The Materials & Methods module will open.

2. Find the protocol you want to read about in the Materials & Methods list on the left side of the window and click on it. The protocols are grouped together by type and listed alphabetically within a group.

The details of the protocol will appear in the large area to the right of the Materials & Methods list. There may also be a link to an external URL with additional information.