Roger L. Miesfeld

Drawing on more than three decades of teaching experience, Roger Miesfeld and Megan McEvoy created a book that is both a learning tool for students and a teaching tool for instructors--one that delivers exceptionally readable explanations, stunning graphics, and rigorous content. Relevant everyday biochemistry examples make clear why biochemistry matters in a way that develops students' knowledge base and critical thinking skills. The second edition includes exciting new Your Turn critical thinking pedagogy, a thoughtful balance of biology and chemistry, a compelling ebook featuring 3D molecular images, videos, animations, and more.

Drawing on more than three decades of teaching experience, Roger Miesfeld and Megan McEvoy created a book that is both a learning tool for students and a teaching tool for instructors--one that delivers exceptionally readable explanations, stunning graphics, and rigorous content. Relevant everyday biochemistry examples make clear why biochemistry matters in a way that develops students' knowledge base and critical thinking skills. The second edition includes exciting new Your Turn critical thinking pedagogy, a thoughtful balance of biology and chemistry, a compelling ebook featuring 3D molecular images, videos, animations, and more.

Drawing on more than three decades of teaching experience, Roger Miesfeld and Megan McEvoy created a book that is both a learning tool for students and a teaching tool for instructors—one that delivers exceptionally readable explanations, stunning graphics and rigorous content. Relevant everyday biochemistry examples make clear why biochemistry matters in a way that develops students’ knowledge base and critical thinking skills. The second edition includes exciting new Your Turn critical thinking pedagogy, a thoughtful balance of biology and chemistry, a compelling ebook featuring 3D molecular images, videos, animations, and more.

This text explains the key biochemical and cell biological principles behind some of today's most commonly used applications of molecular genetics, using clear terms and well-illustrated flow schemes. The book is divided into several sections and moves from basic to advanced topics while providing a concise overview of fundamental concepts in modern biotechnology. Each chapter concludes with a Laboratory Practicum describing a hypothetical research objective and the sequence of steps that are most often used to investigate biological questions using molecular genetic methods. In addition, the book provides informative summaries of the latest advances in molecular genetics, using attractive illustrations and a comprehensive reference list. This text also introduces the use of Internet resources through the World Wide Web as a powerful new tool in molecular genetic research. Seven appendices are included in the book, providing a convenient information resource for properties of nucleic acids, protein and restriction enzymes, a description of common E. coli genetic markers and gel electrophoresis parameters, as well as a list of useful Internet address sites.

Harry R. Matthews, PhD, Richard Freedland, PhD, Roger L. Miesfeld,PhD No scientific discipline has experienced such explosive growth orattracted so much popular attention over the past several decadesas the study of life at the molecular level. The most quantitativeof biological sciences, biochemistry studies the chemicalcomponents of living matter; the reactions these componentsundergo; the energetic changes that accompany such reactions; andthe organization, replication, and expression of genes. Biochemistry: A Short Course introduces students to thefundamentals of this fascinating scientific discipline. Based onthe authors' years of experience teaching graduate, undergraduate,and professional courses, this comprehensive introduction caters tothe specific needs of researchers and students who must familiarizethemselves rapidly with core concepts, principles, and theories.Students are afforded a unique opportunity to arrive at a fullunderstanding of important current and pending achievements in thefield, without having to wade through extraneous technical detailsand lengthy theoretical discussions more appropriate to a labmanual or specialized text. Identifies key concepts and covers the essentials for nonmajorsand anyone looking for a concise review of modern aspects ofbiochemistry * Ideal for quick review, follows the critically acclaimed ShortCourse format, with abundant clear illustrations of key concepts * Includes closely related areas of molecular and cell biology * Features practical examples, including cancer and other diseases,drawn primarily from humans Here is the ideal textbook for medical students as well asgraduates and undergraduates in biochemistry, medical biochemistry,and molecular biology courses. It is also an excellent selectionfor technicians and related professionals who want to review modernaspects of biochemistry in a concise format.