The protein data bank -- Seeing is believing : methods of structure solution -- Visualizing the invisible world of molecules -- The twists and turns of DNA -- The central dogma -- The secret of life : the genetic code -- Evolution in action -- How evolution shapes proteins -- The universe of protein folds -- Order and chaos in protein structure -- Molecular electronics -- Green energy -- Peak performance -- Cellular signaling networks -- GPCRs revealed -- Signaling with hormones -- Single-molecule chemistry : enzyme action and the transition state -- Seven wonders of the world of enzymes -- Building bodies -- Coloring the biological world -- Amazing antibodies -- Attack and defense : weapons of the immune system -- Reconstructing HIV
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"This book will take an evidence-based approach to current knowledge about biomolecules and their place in our lives, inviting readers to explore how we know what we know, and how current gaps in knowledge may influence the way we approach the information. Biomolecular science is increasingly important in our everyday life, influencing the choices we make about our diet, our health, and our wellness. Often, however, information about bimolecular science is presented as a list of immutable facts, discouraging critical thought. The book will introduce the basic tools of structural biology, supply real-life examples, and encourage critical thought about aspects of biology that are still not fully understood.--Page 4 of cover