Instant Notes in Molecular Biology (Bios Instant Notes)

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BIOS Instant Notes titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily.

The new edition of Instant Notes in Molecular Biology is an updated and revised version of a successful and well-received text. Updates include information on micro RNAs, RNAi, genome sequences, and RNA splicing. Two important sections will be added, covering the exciting new fields of functional genomics and bioinformatics in the same accessible style.

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Outstanding technical overview.......2004-03-18

This is an impressive book intended only for the serious student or major. I was quite pleased to find the book in my local Borders Books, although I would say it's significantly more technical than what most people would probably be looking for there. You'll need to have read at least one other introductory upper-division text or taken a course on cell biology or molecular biology to benefit from it. I have had that but as I am mainly a neurobiologist by training I was pretty rusty at this point and so I only understood about 1/2 of the book. :-)

That having been said, since the book is only about 300 pages you can use it to get a quick refresher or update on many topics as I did. Some of the topics were still familiar, such as basic DNA replication, the cell cycle, and recombination. But some of the more specialized topics weren't, such as the E. coli sigma 70 promoter, cosmids, YACS (yeast artificial chromosomes), and BACS, and RNA Pol III genes: 5S and tRNA transcription. There was also a section on oncogenes which is something I didn't know much about. The illustrations and diagrams are plentiful and are excellent too and really help supplement the text.

This book is an excellent summary of molecular biology........1998-08-26

This book is great. I was a biology major at MIT and I couldn't tell you how many lectures for my classes seemed to come write out of the book. It's certainly not enough to use by itself, but it's a great way to focus the information either prior to a lecture or even prior to a test.

Instant Notes in Biochemistry (Instant Notes)

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Great biochemistry book!
Tight, concise, pretty nice, right price.
I love this book!!!
Excellent brief presentation of numerous topics in biochem
Great supplement for instructor or student of biochemistry

Instant Notes in Biochemistry (Instant Notes)
David Hames
Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis
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ASIN: 0415367786

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Instant Notes titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily.

A major update of the highly popular second edition, with changes in the content and organization that reflect advances in the subject. New and expanded topics include cytoskeleton, molecular motors, bioimaging, biomembranes, cell signaling, protein structure, and enzyme regulation. As with the first two editions, the third edition of Instant Notes in Biochemistry provides the essential facts of biochemistry with detailed explanations and clear illustrations.

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Great biochemistry book!.......2006-03-12

This book clearly and concisely explains biochemistry terms and concepts. I was having trouble understanding the information in the textbook for my class, and this book helps pull it together and make it all make sense. It's been a lifesaver for me this semester!

Tight, concise, pretty nice, right price........2000-11-14

This book is a super concise quick read on the subject. It covers the main points without boggling you with information overload on deatils. I wish it would show more chemical structure at times to make the logical of transformations more transparent;in the metabolism sections particularly. The graphics are minimalmistic, this mode is not exploited by the authors. It does not make much of an attempt to help you better understand the logic of the subject in the metabolism section. Overall I believe the book delivers what it promises. Still I wish there was a concise review book with good graphic displays, interesting writing that revealed the beauty and logic of the subject more. I give this book a C to B- overall.

I love this book!!!.......2000-08-31

This book was my lifeline when I took Biochemistry this past year. Everything is logically organized and the chapters are easy to read and quick to comprehend. The level of detail provided is perfect for an undergraduate level biochemistry course. The diagrams, while simplistic, are easy to understand and remember for use on exams. The only drawback might be a failure to integrate all the different metabolic pathways, but this is a shortcoming found in many textbooks.

Excellent brief presentation of numerous topics in biochem.......2000-06-01

The book is a very good overview of biochemical processes, covering many significant topics. Detail level is moderate -- not as detailed as an indepth study, which I found a bit disappointing in topics that were of special interest to me, but on the other hand the information is fairly complete for review or introductory purposes. Lots of diagrams supplement the text, and most provide an extra illumination of the topic, which I appreciated. Topics cover: cells and structure, amino acids and proteins, enzymes, antibodies, membranes, DNA and RNA (which could have been left out of this book, since it is covered in much more detail in the Instant Notes in Molecular Biology volume), protein synthesis, recombinant DNA, carbohydrate/lipid/nitrogen metabolism, respiration (Krebs Cycle), and a final chapter that covers muscle contraction, nerve conduction and neurotransmitters -- although the info here is too brief -- and collagen. Viruses are also covered, altho again they are covered in more detail in Instant Notes in Microbiology. I'm using this book along with with Biochemistry by Champe (great illustrations -- more info on the biological processes) to get a basic understanding of biochem. This book could be a great reference for a student/professional review or for a quick look-up of processes or concepts. Brief mention is made, also, of medical conditions resulting from errors, mutations, or deficiencies in the topics covered, but I would like to have seen more of this type of information (e.g., the realistic consequences). Otherwise, very pleased with the book, both information contained in the text and the layout of the diagrams.

Great supplement for instructor or student of biochemistry.......1998-11-03

As an instructor of introductory biochemistry, I have found this book to be an invaluable supplement when preparing lectures. The general topics found in any 1st year biochemistry text are neatly grouped in 14 broad sections which are again grouped in several concise but informative subsections which deal with very specific topics. Each specific topic is neatly organized and contains the essential information and figures needed to understand that specific material. Although there are no photographs or color diagrams, the line diagrams are very clear and to the point. I encourage both teacher and student (especially students preparing for cumulative exams such as the biochemistry GRE) to check out this title.

Instant Notes in Organic Chemistry (Instant Notes Series)

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Instant Notes in Organic Chemistry (Instant Notes Series)
Graham L. Patrick
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ASIN: 0387916032

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Instant Notes in Organic Chemistry provides concise yet comprehensive coverage of the subject at an undergraduate level, as well as easy access to the core information in the field. It presents 70-80 topics covering the fundamental information that every student needs to know. Straightforward diagrams present important concepts, which are easy to remember and reproduce. A "Key Notes" section at the start of each topic highlights the important facts, and also acts as a memory prompt for examinations. It also features multiple choice questions and answers to test understanding. Aimed at students in chemistry and the life sciences taking courses in organic chemistry, Instant Notes in Organic Chemistry covers all important areas in the field in a format that is ideal for learning and rapid revision

Instant Notes in Neuroscience (Instant Notes)

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Instant Notes in Neuroscience (Instant Notes)
Alan Longstaff
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The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales

ASIN: 041535188X

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The new edition of Instant Notes in Neuroscience will be an even more tightly constructed overview of the subject than the first edition that will enable easy access to core information making it an ideal resource for learning and studying before exams. It has been updated and reorganized to further enhance readability, bringing related topics closer together and covering more of the basic science at the beginning. New topics include emotion, language, schizophrenia and depression.

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Instant Notes in Medicinal Chemistry
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Instant Notes in Inorganic Chemistry (The Instant Notes Chemistry Series)

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Tony Cox
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ASIN: 1859962890

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Instant Notes in Inorganic Chemistry, Second Edition has been fully updated and new material added on recent developments in noble-gas chemistry and the synthesis, reactions and characterization of inorganic compounds. New chapters cover the classification of inorganic reaction types concentrating on those useful in synthesis; techniques used in characterizing compounds, including elemental analysis; spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and structure determination by X-ray crystallography; and the factors involved in choosing appropriate solvents for synthetic reactions.

The new edition continues to provide concise, comprehensive coverage of inorganic chemistry at an undergraduate level, offering easy access to all important areas of inorganic chemistry in a format which is ideal for learning and rapid revision.

Instant Notes in Chemistry for Biologists (Instant Notes)

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Fine presentation of chemistry for review

Instant Notes in Chemistry for Biologists (Instant Notes)
J. Fisher
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ASIN: 1859963552

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Instant Notes titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily.
Instant Notes in Chemistry for Biologists, Second Edition is a concise yet comprehensive book for undergraduates in the life sciences who have a limited background in chemistry. This book covers the main concepts in chemistry, provides simple explanations of chemical terminology, and extensively illustrates underlying principles and phenomena in the life sciences with clear biological examples. Building on the success of the first edition, the second edition has been fully revised and updated and includes new sections on water as a biological solvent, inorganic molecules and biological macromolecules.

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Fine presentation of chemistry for review.......2000-06-01

I was searching for a book that would serve as a review for a basic chemistry class I took years ago. I still remembered some of the concepts, but not in enough detail to be comfortable with information I was studying in neuroscience. I came across this book and found exactly what I needed -- everything is covered, even some organic, in a neat, easy to follow layout. Lots of diagrams, lots of explanation. The writing is precise, with no words wasted, as each concept is presented, explained, and associated with related processes. A good book for anyone reviewing chemistry or wanting a quick, reasonably complex introduction.

Instant Notes in Plant Biology (Bios Instant Notes)

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Instant Notes in Plant Biology (Bios Instant Notes)
David Evans
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ASIN: 0415356431

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The new edition, like the current one, will give an insight into the whole of plant science, which is one of the fundamental areas of biology. It will be updated to include information gained from molecular biology and genome analysis and include advances in biotechnology and biodiversity. The organization will be rationalized and there will be a new section on methods.

Instant Notes in Bioinformatics (Instant Notes Series)

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Concise primer. Not bad.

Instant Notes in Bioinformatics (Instant Notes Series)
D. R. Westhead
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ASIN: 1859962726

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Instant Notes titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily.

Instant Notes in Bioinformatics describes what is possible, and the strengths, limitations and potential pitfalls of methods and analyses. The book begins by describing data generation and databases. It also discusses the newer bioinformatics problems associated with structures, expression, proteomics, interactions and pathways. The important areas in bioinformatics are covered to encourage easy learning and brushing-up.

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Concise primer. Not bad........2003-12-09

If you want a concise primer on bioinformatics, then this book may be of interest. I read this book as a review, but it seems that it may serve well for newcomers alike.

Compared to other primers such as "Developing Bioinformatics Computer Skills", this book contains less unnecessasary figures (e.g., central dogma, etc.), covers wider range of topics, tries to be less verbose.

A drawback is that there is little description at an algorithmic level (e.g., dynamic programming). However, the book does a pretty good job in conveying the main ideas about what such algorithms do and why they are needed. I like this book's concise and accurate presentation style much better than lengthy and confusing style found in many other books (e.g., Bioinformatics - David Mount). Another drawback is that font is small.

Overall, this book is not bad. I think this book's preface tells you what you can expect from this book, so below I excerpted a paragraph.

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Instant Notes titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily.

Instant Notes in Physical Chemistry introduces the various aspects of physical chemistry in an order that gives the opportunity for continuous reading from front to back. The background to a range of important techniques is incorporated to reflect the wide application of the subject matter. This book provides the key to the understanding and learning of physical chemistry.

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A good reference for chemistry related courses........2001-08-23

For students doing first or second year chemistry, they may often find themselves overwhelmed by tonnes of equations from different aspects of physical chemistry. Understanding a concept and memorizing equations for closed book exam is two different things. To make life easier, especially for examination preparation, it's good to make a brief note from text or leture notes. However, it's very time consuming. Why not look for a shortcut and get focus on essential stuffs? This title covers many of the core subjects in undergraduate chemistry course. As a chemical engineering student, I also found it very handy when I came across some fundamental concepts later in my course, for example like thermodynamics and electrochemistry. It presents abstract ideas into simplicity, essential concepts and equations are well defined. For students who want to learn ahead, this book also helps to understand the scope of each topic. If you want to build up a good foundation of physical chemistry, beside the prescribed texts, there is no substitute.

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