Our Molecular Nature by David S Goodsell

Our Molecular Nature by David S Goodsell

Molecular Nature is a richly illustrated guide to the extraordinary diversity of molecules that are responsible for life. David Goodsell, author of the highly-praised book, The Machinery of Life, has synthesized a vast amount of data in a manner that is accessible to the general reader. Molecular Nature examines topics ranging from the shape of cells to the molecules responsible for digestion, immunity, and thought. The author's unique combination of scientific and artistic talents make this a readable, stimulating and highly evocative book. About the Author: David Goodsell is in the Department of Molecular Biology at the Research Institute of Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California. His research involves computer graphics and X-ray crystallography. He is the author of The Machinery of Life (Springer-Verlag, 1992), and his artwork has been shown at exhibitions on science and art.

"..marshals a potentially unmanageable collection of biological curiosities into a deceptively simple story that should be accessible to virtually anyone with a desire to know something of the natural history of the molecules of life." New Scientist "...this book can be entitled as 'sensational'" Cellular and Molecular Biology

David Goodsell is a Scripps Research Institute Associate Professor of Molecular Biology who splits his time between research and science outreach. Methods for predicting and characterizing biomolecular complexes, as well as their application to drug discovery and design, are the focus of his study. His work in molecular graphics and computation informs his science outreach efforts. He now writes a monthly post for the RCSB Protein Data Bank that explains molecular structure and function to laypeople. He's also the author of three popular books, including The Machinery of Life and Our Molecular Nature. He has also worked on instructional and outreach materials with science institutions, filmmakers, and well-known authors.

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ISBN 13	9780387944982
ISBN 10	0387944982
Title	Our Molecular Nature
Author	David S Goodsell
Series	Copernicus Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Year published	1996-04-19
Number of pages	193
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.