Full Description
Ever asked for the (molecular) meaning of Life? This book provides answers to some of the central questions of Life. And it creates an appetite for more. What is it that holds the world together in its innermost core? Although the book comes across as a textbook, it explains high-level biochemical concepts paired with everyday graphics, always. Humor, thought-provoking questions, and memorable moments enable low-barrier learning.
Contents
Rules of the Game.- The LEGO Set of Life.- DNA or the Book of Life.- How Does Order Emerge from Chaos?- How to Trigger a Chemical Reaction... even when it's not willing to?. - The Renaissance of Metabolism - From Dry Exam Material to Modern Metabolism Research. - Let There Be Light - The Only Truly Green Chapter.- What Evolution Really Is... - How to Best Read (and Write) Scientific Publications. - Epilogue: My CV Based on My Favorite Molecules. - Glossary - From Anabolism to Target Molecule.
