RT-PCR vs Northern

[Gabriel Romero]

I'm about to start gene expression studies at the transcription level but 
I have not decided between RT-PCR and Northern analysis as the method to 
use.  I only need to have a yes or no answer for expression initially and 
then have some idea on the level of expression.  How do the methods 
compare in terms of ease/difficulty in running the experiments, and in 
terms of amount and quality of information?

Thanks for any advice.


Gabby Romero