The Machinery of Life - Couverture rigide

Goodsell, David S.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0387849246 ISBN 13 : 9780387849249

Editeur : Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 2009

Synopsis

Book by Goodsell David S

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The Machinery of Life is a journey into the sub-microscopic world of molecular machines. Readers are introduced to the types of molecules built by cells, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and polysaccharides; then, in a series of full-color "watercolor" illustrations, which show a portion of a living cell magnified by 1,000,000 times, the reader is guided through the interior world of cells. The book explores the ways in which molecules work in concert to perform the processes of living, and how vitamins, viruses, poisons, and drugs each have their effects on the molecules in our bodies. The book is a fascinating introduction to biochemistry for the non-specialist, and combines a lucid text with an abundance of drawings and computer graphics that present the world of cells and their components in a truly unique way. This new edition has been updated to include the many major advances of the past decade, and is richly illustrated in full color throughout. About the Author/Illustrator: Dr. David S. Goodsell is Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology at The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA. His illustrations have become well known and now appear in many publications as the primary demonstration of the crowded nature of cells. He has also provided expertise and illustrations to many science museums, most recently acting as a "thinking partner for a new multi-site nanotechnology initiative headed in part by the Exploratorium in San Francisco.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Dr. David S. Goodsell is Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology at The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA. His illustrations have become well known and now appear in many publications as the primary demonstration of the crowded nature of cells. He has also provided expertise and illustrations to many science museums, most recently acting as a "thinking partner for a new multi-site nanotechnology initiative headed in part by the Exploratorium in San Francisco.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0387849246
• ISBN 13: 9780387849249
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 167