Special Issue with Research Topics on "Recent Analysis and Applications of Mass Spectra on Biochemistry".

This document is a special issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences that focuses on the analysis and applications of mass spectra in biochemistry. It discusses the definitions of analytical chemistry and how it applies to mass spectrometry, highlighting the use of soft ionization methods as the gold standard in analytical practice. The document explores advancements in high-resolution mass analyzers and their impact on various research fields. It also mentions the importance of isotopomers in fields like medicine, ecology, geology, and forensic anthropology. The article concludes by discussing the diverse applications of mass spectrometry, including direct analysis, imaging techniques, monitoring chemical reactions, and determining kinetics and thermodynamics of chemicals. The text also mentions the use of computational quantum chemistry methods and other instrumental techniques for studying molecular structures. The Special Issue aims to provide innovative developments in mass spectrometry for researchers in different disciplines. [Extracted from the article]