Presents the Standard Deviants approach to learning about protein and its role in the human body, covering amino acids, digestion, and protein deficiency.
An exploration of genetic engineering that examines DNA, RNA, and proteins; and discusses structures, behaviors, and how chemistry and physics allow organic molecules to build tissues, organs, and organisms.
Explore the many ways in which your everyday food choices can determine your well being and include facts, figures, and data, and are packed with useful information about protecting and improving your health.
Every munch and crunch of our lunch makes its way through our digestive systems! How does our body break down food into energy? This innovative book gives readers an inside look at this essential bodily process.
Students will learn about the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, the organelles that support a cell's functions, and the history of cell research from its discovery to current debates about the use of stem cells.
This volume delves into the structure, function, and interrelationships of these components of life. Sidebars on chemists, molecular biologists, and researchers link the biochemical discoveries of the past with the latest scientific advancements and their applications in health and medicine.
