research journals, computer information retrieval services, and handbooks that are available Reference books and review publications For more specialized and detailed biochemical information that is not offered by textbooks must be used. Reference works range from general surveys to specialized series. The best works are multivolume sets that continue publication of volumes on a periodic basis. Each volume usually covers a specialized area with articles written by recognized authorities in the field. It should be noted that reference articles of interest to biochemists are often found in publications that are not strictly biochemical. The best known and most widely used review publication is Annual Review of Biochemistry: Each volume in this series, which was introduced in 1932, contains several detailed and extensive articles written by experts in the field. For shorter reviews emphasizing current topics, Trends in the biochemical Sciences(tiBs) is widely read. Research Journals The core of the biochemical literature consists of research journals. It is essential for a practicing biochemist to maintain a knowledge of biochemical advances in his or her field of research and related areas. Scores of research journals are published with the intent of keeping scientists up to date. with the expansion of scientific information has come the need for efficient storage and use of research journals. Many publishers are now providing journals in forms such as microcards, microfilm, microfiche, and more recently CD-ROM disks and on line. Som Is have achieved an e and articles therein are considered to be of the highest quality. A recent ranking of the biochemical journals, based on the number of citations received, produced the following order for the top six: Journal of Biological Chemistry,, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, Biochemistry, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United states of america, Biochemical Journal, and Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. The core journals used by an individual depend on the area of specialty and are best determined from ex perience. Methodology references The active researcher has a continuing need for new methods and techniques. Several ublications specialize in providing details of research methods, and many research methods are now available on the Web. Some of the useful biochemical methodology publications are:
299 research journals, computer information retrieval services, and handbooks that are available. Reference books and review publications For more specialized and detailed biochemical information that is not offered by textbooks must be used. Reference works range from general surveys to specialized series. The best works are multivolume sets that continue publication of volumes on a periodic basis. Each volume usually covers a specialized area with articles written by recognized authorities in the field. It should be noted that reference articles of interest to biochemists are often found in publications that are not strictly biochemical. The best known and most widely used review publication is Annual Review of Biochemistry. Each volume in this series, which was introduced in 1932, contains several detailed and extensive articles written by experts in the field. For shorter reviews emphasizing current topics, Trends in the Biochemical Sciences(TIBS) is widely read. Research Journals The core of the biochemical literature consists of research journals. It is essential for a practicing biochemist to maintain a knowledge of biochemical advances in his or her field of research and related areas. Scores of research journals are published with the intent of keeping scientists up to date. With the expansion of scientific information has come the need for efficient storage and use of research journals. Many publishers are now providing journals in forms such as microcards, microfilm, microfiche, and more recently CD-ROM disks and on line. Some research journals have achieved an especially excellent reputation, and articles therein are considered to be of the highest quality. A recent ranking of the biochemical journals, based on the number of citations received, produced the following order for the top six: Journal of Biological Chemistry, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, Biochemistry, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Biochemical Journal, and Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. The core journals used by an individual depend on the area of specialty and are best determined from experience. Methodology References The active researcher has a continuing need for new methods and techniques. Several publications specialize in providing details of research methods, and many research methods are now available on the Web. Some of the useful biochemical methodology publications are:
Analytical Biochemistry, a monthly journal. Analytical Chemistry, a monthly journa Biochemical Preparations, an annual volume. Current Protocols in Molecular Biology P. Ausabel et aL, Editors. A manual of techniques in two volumes that are updated quarterly Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology T.S. Work and R. G. Burdon, Editors( formerly T. s. Work and E. Work). Each volume in the series is concentrated in an area of biochemistry and written by recognized authorities. Methods of Enzymatic Analysis, H. Bergmeyer, Editor Contains methods for enzyme purification and assay, in several volumes. Methods in Enzymology various editors. The most valuable methods series available. Each volume contains numerous articles describing biochemical techniques. The series is ell indexed and easy to use. Over 200 volumes. A Practical Guide to Molecular Cloning, 2nd ed, B Perbal Useful for setting up research projects in molecular cloning Computer-based searches and other aids to the literature As you study and work in the biochemistry, you will often need to complete a thorough literature search on some specialized area or topic. It is not practical to survey the hundreds of books, journals, and reports that may contain information related to the topic. Two publications that provide brief summaries of published articles, reviews, and patents are Chemical abstracts and Biological abstracts Research articles of interest to biochemists may appear in many types of research journals. Research libraries do not have the funds necessary to subscribe to every journal, nor do scientists have the time to survey every current journal copy for articles of interest Iwo publications that help scientists to keep up with published articles are Chemical Titles(published every 2 weeks by the American Chemical Society)and the weekly Current Contents available in hard copy and computer disks(published by the Institute of Science Information). The life Science edition of Current Contents is the most useful for biochemists. The computer revolution has reached into the chemical and biochemical literature and most college and university libraries now subscribe to computer bibliographic search services. One such service is STN International the scientific and technical information network. this on-line system allows direct access to some of the worlds largest scientific databases. The stn databases of most value to life scientists include bioSis Previews/RN(produced by bio Sciences Information Service; covers original research reports, reviews, and U.S. patents in biology and biomedicine), CA(produced by Chemical Abstracts service, covers research reports in all areas of chemistry), MEDLINE, and medlars(produced by the U.s
300 Analytical Biochemistry, a monthly journal. Analytical Chemistry, a monthly journal. Biochemical Preparations, an annual volume. Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, P. Ausabel et al., Editors. A manual of techniques in two volumes that are updated quarterly. Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, T. S. Work and R. G. Burdon, Editors(formerly T. S. Work and E. Work). Each volume in the series is concentrated in an area of biochemistry and written by recognized authorities. Methods of Enzymatic Analysis, H. Bergmeyer, Editor. Contains methods for enzyme purification and assay, in several volumes. Methods in Enzymology, various editors. The most valuable methods series available. Each volume contains numerous articles describing biochemical techniques. The series is well indexed and easy to use. Over 200 volumes. A Practical Guide to Molecular Cloning, 2 nd ed., B. Perbal. Useful for setting up research projects in molecular cloning. Computer-based searches and other aids to the literature As you study and work in the biochemistry, you will often need to complete a thorough literature search on some specialized area or topic. It is not practical to survey the hundreds of books, journals, and reports that may contain information related to the topic. Two publications that provide brief summaries of published articles, reviews, and patents are Chemical Abstracts and Biological Abstracts. Research articles of interest to biochemists may appear in many types of research journals. Research libraries do not have the funds necessary to subscribe to every journal, nor do scientists have the time to survey every current journal copy for articles of interest. Two publications that help scientists to keep up with published articles are Chemical Titles(published every 2 weeks by the American Chemical Society) and the weekly Current Contents available in hard copy and computer disks(published by the Institute of Science Information). The Life Science edition of Current Contents is the most useful for biochemists. The computer revolution has reached into the chemical and biochemical literature, and most college and university libraries now subscribe to computer bibliographic search services. One such service is STN International, the scientific and technical information network. This on-line system allows direct access to some of the world’s largest scientific databases. The STN databases of most value to life scientists include BIOSIS Previews/RN(produced by Bio Sciences Information Service; covers original research reports, reviews, and U.S. patents in biology and biomedicine), CA(produced by Chemical Abstracts service, covers research reports in all areas of chemistry), MEDLINE, and MEDLARS(produced by the U.S