Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will
serve as an invaluable reference text for student and professional
biochemists and molecular biologists seeking information both from
within and outside their own fields. It will also be of relevance
and use to a broader audience of life scientists seeking an
authoritative overview of fundamental principles.
Over the last few years, the language of Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology has expanded enormously to the extent that few scientists
can expect to be familiar with all the terms and concepts. This is
partly due the massive influence of the Genome and successive
"-omics" projects which have developed in to many new
areas of research. At the same time, terms from other subject areas
- including mathematics, statistics, physics and other life
sciences - appear increasingly in the
biochemical literature.
The Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
provides a comprehensive and 'encyclopaedic' survey of
modern biochemistry and molecular biology. This new edition of the
popular dictionary has been comprehensively reviewed and updated to
include many important new concepts and words. The entries are
short but informative, providing up-to-date information on a broad
range of topics, including definitions for terms from the fields of
Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Cell Biology,
Chemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Mathematics, Microbiology,
Pharmacology, Systems Biology, and Toxicology. There are over 21000
main entries, which include: details of biochemical substances and
the processes in which they are involved, methods and concepts in
molecular biology, and definitions of biochemical
symbols and abbreviations. Each entry is accessibly written. They
point out pitfalls where terms are often confused, and explain the
precise syntax of biochemical terms such as Greek letters and other
formatting, which are invariably lost when searching the Internet.
In addition, the dictionary is generously illustrated with over 900
chemical structures.
The Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will
serve as an invaluable reference text for student and professional
biochemists and molecular biologists seeking information both from
within and outside their own fields. It will also be of relevance
and use to a broader audience of life scientists seeking an
authoritative overview of fundamental principles.
...this book is a most impressive achievement which must become an essential volume in every departmental library and on the bookshelf of every research team. Athel Cornish-Bowden, Marseilles, Biochemist e-volution, October 2006 ...a highly impressive piece of work providing the reader with a wealth of information...I have no doubt that it will prove to be a vital tool for students or professional scientists. Dr Kevin Coward, Journal of Biological Education, Vol. 41(4)
