Biology of Life

Biochemistry, Physiology and Philosophy

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

Av Laurence A. Cole, USA) Cole, Laurence A. (Director, USA hCG Reference Service, Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Biology of Life: Biochemistry, Physiology and Philosophy provides foundational coverage of the field of biochemistry for a different angle to the traditional biochemistry text by focusing on human biochemistry and incorporating related elements of evolution to help further contextualize this dynamic space. This unique approach includes sections on early human development, what constitutes human life, and what makes it special.

Additional coverage on the differences between the biochemistry of prokaryotes and eukaryotes is also included. The center of life in prokaryotes is considered to be photosynthesis and sugar generation, while the center of life in eukaryotes is sugar use and oxidative phosphorylation. This unique reference will inform specialized biochemistry courses and researchers in their understanding of the role biochemistry has in human life.

Contextualizes the field of biochemistry and its role in human life
Includes dedicated sections on human reproduction and human brain development
Provides extensive coverage on biochemical energetics, oxidative phosphorylation, photosynthesis, and carbon monoxide-acetate pathways

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2016-07-25
Mått152 x 229 x 14 mm
Vikt340 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor196
FörlagElsevier Science
ISBN9780128096857

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Dr. Cole has served on the journal editorial board from 1994-2001 as the Editor of "Trophoblast Disease Update". He has written more than 100 articles on hCG structure, physiology and immunoassay and on clinical applications of hCG or hCG-related molecules. He has a 1.17 FWCI in the Medicine category of SciVal where he has published throughout the various disciplines and maintains an average of 12.6 citations per article from 2009-2014. He has experience with international, single, and institutional collaboration. Awards and recognition for Dr. Cole include the Institute for Anticancer Research, Biannual Prize for best research; American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Most Outstanding Research Contributor to Clinical Chemistry Prize; Gynecology Oncology, Outstanding Speaker Award; and International Society for Study of Trophoblastic Disease, Gold Medal for most outstanding research.

Section I. How Life StartedChapter 1. The Physics and Chemistry of Planet EarthChapter 2. How Life StartedChapter 3. RNA, Ribozymes, and Early Life FormsChapter 4. Amino Acids and Peptides, Essential Ingredients of LifeChapter 5. Biochemistry of Early LifeChapter 6. Evolutionary History of Planet EarthChapter 7. What Is Life?Section II. DNA and RNAChapter 8. The Evolution of DNA and the Genetic CodeChapter 9. DNA Biology: DNA Replication, Transcription, and TranslationSection III. EnergeticsChapter 10. Adenosine Triphosphate EnergeticsChapter 11. Adenosine Triphosphate SynthaseSection IV. 4.5 Billion Years of EvolutionChapter 12. Evolution TimelineChapter 13. Evolution of Chemical, Prokaryotic, and Eukaryotic LifeChapter 14. Animal Evolution, Small Brain and Advanced BrainChapter 15. The Evolution of HumansChapter 16. Human DevelopmentSection V. Human DevelopmentChapter 17. Human Female OogenesisChapter 18. Human Male SpermatogenesisChapter 19. Sperm Activation, Fertilization, Morula, Blastocyst Formation, and TwinningChapter 20. Multiple Human Chorionic Gonadotropin MoleculesChapter 21. Implantation and Pregnancy FailureChapter 22. Hemochorial PlacentationChapter 23. Human Life, Development of the Human BrainChapter 24. Human Life