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Encyclopedia of Biological Chemistry
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Written for a broad, cross-disciplinary audience, the Encyclopedia of Biological Chemistry addresses the fundamental discipline of biological chemistry underlying virtually all of the life sciences. This compilation of more than 500 different entries encompasses all aspects of biochemistry, as well as the extensions of this subject into the related fields of molecular biology, cell biology, genetics and biophysics. This comprehensive encyclopedia covers all areas of biological chemistry written by more than 500 selected international experts. Articles are generously illustrated including more than 800 images in four-color. Each entry contains a clear, concise review of the topic along with illustrations, a glossary of technical terms and a section for additional reading.
Each entry further contains general background and term definitions as well as a comprehensive review of the current research in the field. Students, science journalists and scientists seeking a concise introduction to specific topics will appreciate the clear, tabular format of each entry.
Key Features:
- Seven sections covering all areas of biological chemistry.
- Over 1,300 illustrations throughout with 800 in 4-color and over 200 tables
- Glossary of specialized terms and 'Further Reading' section provided for every article
- Includes entries on the latest research techniques
- Appropriate for students, researchers, and professionals
Audience:
Upper level college students, postdocs, and professionals in biochemistry, biophysics, cell biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and oncology, academic and industrial libraries, and pharmaceutical companies.
Online features and functionality:
The Encyclopedia of Biological Chemistry allows you to locate information in a variety of ways. It provides the user with an unparalleled depth of coverage by offering enhanced features including the ability to locate information by browsing, searching and through the use of dynamic linking.
- Browse the work via article titles, list of authors, subject classification or subject index
- Basic and advanced search functionality across the entire work.
- Extensive internal cross-referencing and dynamic linking from bibliographic references to primary-source material, increasing the scope of your research rapidly and effectively.
- All articles available as full-text HTML files, or as PDF files that can be viewed, downloaded or printed in their original print format.
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