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LoC No.: 66061908
Title: Radioisotopes and Life Processes (Revised)
Series Title: Understanding the atom
Note: Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Radioisotopes and Life Processes (Revised)" by Walter E. Kisieleski and Renato Baserga is a scientific publication written during the late 20th century. This book explores the intersection of nuclear science and biological processes, particularly focusing on how radioactive isotopes serve as tools for investigating the mechanisms of life at a cellular level. It is part of the "Understanding the Atom Series," which underscores the growing influence of nuclear energy and technology in contemporary biology and medicine. The book offers a detailed examination of the role of radioactive isotopes in biological research, discussing topics such as DNA and RNA synthesis, protein synthesis, and the overall cell cycle. The authors illustrate how these isotopes can be utilized as "biological detectives," allowing scientists to trace molecular movements and reactions within cells. The content is structured around key biological molecules and cellular processes, explaining complex scientific principles in a manner accessible to readers while emphasizing the vital role of isotopes in uncovering the mysteries of life processes—ranging from cell division to gene action and the implications for medical research, particularly in understanding diseases like cancer. Through this exploration, Kisieleski and Baserga provide insights into both the fundamental science and the practical applications of radioisotopes in biology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kisieleski, Walter E., 1920-2011
Author: Baserga, Renato, 1925-2023
EBook No.: 49334
Published: Jun 30, 2015
Downloads: 317
Language: English
Subject: Biology
Subject: Radioactive tracers
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 66061908
Title: Radioisotopes and Life Processes (Revised)
Series Title: Understanding the atom
Note: Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Radioisotopes and Life Processes (Revised)" by Walter E. Kisieleski and Renato Baserga is a scientific publication written during the late 20th century. This book explores the intersection of nuclear science and biological processes, particularly focusing on how radioactive isotopes serve as tools for investigating the mechanisms of life at a cellular level. It is part of the "Understanding the Atom Series," which underscores the growing influence of nuclear energy and technology in contemporary biology and medicine. The book offers a detailed examination of the role of radioactive isotopes in biological research, discussing topics such as DNA and RNA synthesis, protein synthesis, and the overall cell cycle. The authors illustrate how these isotopes can be utilized as "biological detectives," allowing scientists to trace molecular movements and reactions within cells. The content is structured around key biological molecules and cellular processes, explaining complex scientific principles in a manner accessible to readers while emphasizing the vital role of isotopes in uncovering the mysteries of life processes—ranging from cell division to gene action and the implications for medical research, particularly in understanding diseases like cancer. Through this exploration, Kisieleski and Baserga provide insights into both the fundamental science and the practical applications of radioisotopes in biology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kisieleski, Walter E., 1920-2011
Author: Baserga, Renato, 1925-2023
EBook No.: 49334
Published: Jun 30, 2015
Downloads: 317
Language: English
Subject: Biology
Subject: Radioactive tracers
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.