Modern Experimental Biochemistry

DETAILS : 

• Author : Rodney Boyer
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson India
  
• Publication Date  : 1 January 2002
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 475 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8177588842
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788177588842
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 650 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Modern Experimental Biochemistry (3rd Edition) is a widely respected laboratory manual that bridges the gap between biochemical theory and practical application. It adopts an inquiry-based approach, encouraging students to understand the "why" behind experiments rather than just following recipes. The text comprehensively covers essential modern techniques, including chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, and centrifugation, alongside introductory molecular biology methods. By integrating detailed theoretical discussions with tested experimental procedures, it serves as a critical resource for undergraduate students to master the isolation, purification, and characterization of biomolecules.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Rodney F. Boyer is a distinguished educator and Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. With a Ph.D. from Colorado State University and postdoctoral experience at the University of Michigan Medical School, he has dedicated his career to advancing undergraduate biochemistry education. He is celebrated for his ability to simplify complex scientific concepts, a skill also evident in his other major textbook, Concepts in Biochemistry. Boyer has been an active member of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), significantly contributing to curriculum development in the field.