Brought to you in a thorough yet accessible manner, the new edition of Medical Biochemistry gives access to all of the latest information on basic and clinically focused genetic and molecular biology. Featuring a team of contributors that includes investigators involved in cutting-edge research as well as experienced clinicians, this updated medical textbook offers a unique combination of both research and practice that’s ideal for today’s problem-based integrated courses.

New to This Edition

• Quickly review descriptions of difficult concepts with an online glossary available at Student Consult. Additional online components include clinical images, clinical boxes, case studies, online note-taking capabilities, and 150 multiple-choice and USMLE-style questions.
• Gain a thorough understanding of biomarkers and their uses with brand-new information on the subject.
• Access today’s most recent research regarding Gene Therapy, Proteomics and Recombinant DNA Techniques, Role of Kidney in Metabolism, and Neurochemistry.

Key Features

• Relate biochemistry to everyday practice with the help of Clinical Boxes integrated into the text, and access in-depth coverage of important topics – including recent research in biochemistry – through Advanced Concept Boxes.
• Test your knowledge and improve retention with Active Learning Boxes at the conclusion of each chapter, and quickly review the most common lab tests performed with convenient Clinical Test Boxes.
• Effectively study the most updated information in biochemistry with the help of a dynamic, full-color design.
• Better understand the relationship between science and clinical practice with material organized by organ rather than system.