The new edition of this successful textbook explains the basic principles behind the key techniques currently used in the modern biochemical laboratory It bridges the gap between general biochemistry textbooks and the more specialist books covering individual techniques. The second edition of this successful textbook explains the basic principles behind the key techniques currently used in the modern biochemical laboratory and describes the pros and cons of each technique and compares one to another. It is non-mathematical, comprehensive and approachable for students who are not physical chemists. * A major update of this comprehensive, accessible introduction to physical biochemistry. * Includes two new chapters on proteomics and bioinformatics. * Introduces experimental approaches with a minimum of mathematics and numerous practical examples. * Provides a bibliography at the end of each chapter Written by an author with many years teaching and research experience, Physical Biochemistry: Principles and Applications, Second Edition will prove invaluable to students of biochemistry, biophysics, molecular and life sciences and food science.