The Chemistry of Life (Penguin Press Science)

by Steven Rose

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First published in 1966, THE CHEMISTRY OF LIFE has held its own as a clear and authoritative introduction to the world of biochemistry. This fourth edition has been fully updated and revised to include the latest developments in DNA and protein synthesis, cell regulation, and their social and medical implications.

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Very well written book - and up to date (2016). I loved the introductory chapters on basic chemistry and cells, got a bit lost in detail in the middle, and loved the final chapters about evolution of life. Recommended reading for anyone who loves chemistry or biology.

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Steven Rose is Professor of Biology and Director of the Brain and Behavior Research Group at The Open University, and is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at University College London.

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572

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Science & Nature, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
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572Natural sciences & mathematicsBiologyBiochemistry
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QP514.2SciencePhysiologyPhysiologyAnimal biochemistry
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