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Methods in Enzymology

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Methods in Enzymology
DisciplineBiochemistry
LanguageEnglish
Edited byJohn Abelson, Melvin Simon, Gregory Verdine, Anna Pyle
Publication details
History1955-present
Publisher
1.682 (2021)
Standard abbreviations
ISO 4Methods Enzymol.
Indexing
CODENMENZAU
ISSN0076-6879
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Methods in Enzymology is a book-series of scientific publications focused primarily on research methods in biochemistry by Academic Press, created by Sidney P. Colowick and Nathan O. Kaplan.[1]

Content

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Historically, each volume has centered on a specific topic of biochemistry, such as DNA repair, yeast genetics, or the biology of nitric oxide. In recent years, however, the range of topics covered has broadened to also include biotechnology-oriented areas of research.

Each Volume and Chapter includes not only background knowledge but also specific research techniques, detailed experimental procedures and methods. Video elements are also present.

History

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First published in 1955, there are (2022) more than 650 volumes in the collection,[1][2] with ca. 16 new Volumes being published each year.

Editors

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The series is currently edited by Anna Marie Pyle (Yale University) and David W. Christianson (University of Pennsylvania) Each volume is guest-edited and contributed to by expert researchers in the field.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Methods in Enzymology | Book series | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  2. ^ "Methods in Enzymology". www.elsevier.com. Retrieved 2022-07-10.