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Physical Biochemistry: Principles and Applications, 2nd Edition

ISBN: 978-1-118-68748-2

April 2013

424 pages

Description
The second edition of this successful textbook explains the basic principles behind the key techniques currently used in the modern biochemical laboratory and describes the pros and cons of each technique and compares one to another. It is non-mathematical, comprehensive and approachable for students who are not physical chemists.

• A major update of this comprehensive, accessible introduction to physical biochemistry.

• Includes two new chapters on proteomics and bioinformatics.

• Introduces experimental approaches with a minimum of mathematics and numerous practical examples.

• Provides a bibliography at the end of each chapter

Written by an author with many years teaching and research experience, Physical Biochemistry: Principles and Applications, Second Edition will prove invaluable to students of biochemistry, biophysics, molecular and life sciences and food science.

About the Author

DAVID SHEEHAN, University College Cork, Ireland.

New to Edition
  • Incorporates much more material on proteomics

  • Includes more information on small-scale physical methods and fourier transform mass spectrometry
  • Covers the latest developments in biological NMR
  • Presents a revised chapter on chromatography and an updated bibliography
  • Provides case studies to help readers appreciate the multi-disciplinary nature of physical biochemistry
Features
  • A revised and updated edition of a successful textbook
  • Introduces the subject in a non-mathematical way using practical examples
  • Provides a bibliography, including useful web sites at the end of each chapter
  • New edition includes an increase in the coverage of proteomics and new material on biological NMR
  • Describes the pros and cons of each technique and compares one technique to another