Biochemistry, 4th Edition

If you're not ready for it, this Biochemistry textbook will hit you like a ton of bricks. The solid walls of text and massive, detailed figures can be very intimidating, making this book not for the faint of heart nor the uninitiated. For basic Biochemistry I would recommend Berg, et. al Biochemistry; it is a bit less daunting and not as heavy.That having been said, for someone who already has a feel for biochemistry this book is incredible. The level of detail here is mind-boggling and for someone who knows the basics they can handle the avalanche of detail and get quickly from the basic info to the more advanced content and really start to appreciate the multi-faceted discipline that is biochemistry. For someone who likes words the text is bulky but well-written, thorough and yet concise. The two authors are clear and provide lots of information but in a clear way. For visual learners, this textbook has no shortage of elaborate and helpful figures bursting with color and detail. More physics-based techniques like Mass Spec. and NMR are only glossed over but for just about everything else from basic cell biology to protein structure to carbohydrate uses to DNA replication there is a lot to be learned here. Recommended, for sure.

If you need to get caught up on modern biochemistry then this is the book to start before foraging through the modern journals. The only complaint as others have pointed out, is that the last 3 chapters are not included and have to be downloaded from the publisher's website, but that is no biggie . You probably won't reference those chapters too much anyway unless you are interested in a specific topic in them but they are shallow compared to the rest of the text.Just start with this book if you are already familiar with biochemistry and need more information. This is a great reference text for a lab or anyone.IF you are new to the whole topic and your teacher is not recommending this book then buy a simpler text like Lehninger's biochemistry which is a decent introduction. This book is way better but it is far more awful to read cover to cover and then be tested over. You really also need the study guide or problem book with this book if you have to use it for a class.

Book was thick haha, but great shape and best price on the market for sure, couldn’t have been happier. A lot to digest but the material is presented well, if you’re on the fence about buying it, I’d highly suggest it.

I never knew how lost I was in the weird and crazy world we live in until I purchased Biochemistry by Voet and Voet.It really helped me get my life together again. I laughed, I cried, I even closed the book a few times in silent yet angered reflection at my contrasting viewpoints on such things as enzyme kinetics, protein purification, and gene expression.Walking away from this magnificent cover-to-cover cliff-hanging awe-inspiring thriller of a text book I can honestly say I'm a better man now.Good read.

This book is fantastic, beautifully written. I can't imagine how much time went into creating this monster of a book.But for anyone starting out as biochemist, this is total overkill. Although it's easy to read, it's a reference book simply because there is so much information and detail.So for all but the very hardest working students, it can't be recommended.The price, especially the kindle price, is actually very good value for the quality you get.

I wanted to get a head start on this subject and after doing a lot of research on biochem textbooks, I settled on this one. I am absolutely delighted with my purchase. It is packed with details and brilliant illustrations. I can't recommend this book enough, it will be a reference for years to come.

you are going to get the best words to cost ratio with this book. This considered the holy bible of biochemistry if you plan on doing anything further in biochemistry this'll be good also if you have to flatten counterfeit money this also should be good. Or bludgeoning a suspected robber. Or as a weight set.

Wow. This book is an excellent biochemical resource. It is a little dense, but if you have a sturdy background in physics, math, and chemistry, you'll find the material efficient and right to the point.