Biochemistry by U.Satyanarayana and U. Chakrapani Contain Basic and Essential Biochemistry Topics at College Level .
Preface to the Third Edition The response to the first and the second editions of my book 'Biochemistry' (reprinted several times in just 6 years) from the students and teachers is simply overwhelming. I was flooded with highly appreciative letters from all corners of India and abroad! This gives me immense satisfaction and encouragement in this academic venture. I have corresponded with many biochemistry teachers, inviting their comments and opinions for further improving the book. Most of them have been kind enough to offer constructive suggestions. I also visited several colleges and had personal interaction with faculty members and students. These exercises, spread over the past 6 years, have helped me to get direct feedback on my book, besides realising the additional requirements of students. I have great pleasure in presenting the third edition of my book with several unique/novel features, some high-lights of which are listed below. A thorough revision and updating of each chapter with latest advances. Multicoloured illustrations for a better understanding of chemical structures and biochemical reactions. Increase in the font size of the text for more pleasant and comfortable reading. Incorporation of a new Section on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Addition of ten new chapters-human genome project, gene therapy, bioinformatics, free radicals and antioxidants, tissue proteins and body fluids, environmental biochemistry, genetics, immunology etc. An improved orientation and treatment of human biochemistry in health and disease. Addition of practical biochemistry and clinical biochemistry laboratory in the appendix. It is true that I represent a selected group of individuals authoring books, having some time at disposal, besides hard work, determination and dedication. I consider myself an eternal learner and a regular student of biochemistry. However, it is beyond my capability to keep track of the evergrowing advances in biochemistry due to the exponential growth of the subject. And this makes me nervous, whenever I think of revising the book. I honestly admit that I have to depend on mature readers for subsequent editions of this book. AN INVITATION TO READERS It is not all the time possible for me to meet the readers individually and get their feedback, despite my fervent wish. Of course, I do write to some people personally seeking their opinions. However, I wish to have the comments and suggestions of each one of the readers of my book. I sincerely invite the readers to feel free and write to me expressing their frank opinions, critical comments and constructive suggestions. Dr. U. SATYANARAYANA
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