biochemists

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biochemists

Kati's tiny messengers

Dr. Katalin Karik? and the battle against COVID-19
2023
"When she was young, Katalin Karik decided she would study science-even though she had never even met a scientist! But she was determined to learn as much as she could about the human body, and once she made a decision, she stuck with it. Katalin had to learn English while attending university, but she worked hard until she became a doctor. After facing many challenges, including lack of research funding and harsh immigration policies, Kati and her family uprooted from Hungary and moved to America, where she became a top researcher. She knew that, with work, she could teach one of the building blocks of life, messenger RNA, to fight off harmful viruses. There was just one problem-no one else believed her. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and Kati and her work were thrust into the spotlight. But with her unshakable will, she was ready to face the challenge. Includes a note from Dr. Karik, a time line, and more information about mRNA"--Publisher.

Breakthrough

Katalin Kariko and the mRNA vaccine
"Breakthrough chronicles the life, hard work, and accomplishments of Katalin Kariko, one of the pioneering mRNA researchers whose work led to COVID-19 vaccines, depicting her as an inspirational figure for readers interested in science.".
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Never give up

Dr. Kati Kariko? and the race for the future of vaccines
"This picture book biography introduces Hungarian American biochemist Katalin Kariko?, who played a critical role in developing the mRNA vaccine for COVID-19. Follow the journey of Katalin (Kati) Kariko? from her childhood in rural Hungary"--.
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Gertrude B. Elion and pharmacology

Highlights the life, career, and legacy of Gertrude Belle Elion, a female pioneer in biochemistry and pharmacology. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, text-related questions, and color photographs.
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Gertrude B. Elion and pharmacology

Highlights the life, career, and legacy of Gertrude Belle Elion, a female pioneer in biochemistry and pharmacology. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, text-related questions, and color photographs.

The Least likely man

Marshall Nirenberg and the discovery of the genetic code
The genetic code is the Rosetta Stone by which we interpret the 3.3 billion letters of human DNA, the alphabet of life. In 1968, Marshall Nirenberg, an unassuming government scientist working at the National Institutes of Health, shared the Nobel Prize for cracking the genetic code. A quiet, unassuming scientist, he did not have a particularly brilliant undergraduate or graduate career. He was exploring how cells make protein when he had his breakthrough. In later years he moved on to the next frontier of biological research: how the brain works.

Linus Pauling and the chemistry of life

1998
Profiles the Nobel Prize-winning chemist who described the nature of chemical bonds, made important discoveries in the fields of quantum mechanics, immunology, and evolution, and used his scientific fame to help advance political causes.

Linus Pauling and the chemical bond

2004
Profiles the Nobel Prize-winning chemist who described the nature of chemical bonds and made other important discoveries in the fields of quantum mechanics and immunology.

Hayat Sindi

brilliant biochemist
2013
A biography of Saudi Arabian biochemist, Dr. Hayat Sindi, who has worked to bring medical diagnostic tools to all.

Linus Pauling

scientist and advocate
1994
Discusses the life and work of scientist and champion of world peace, Linus Pauling.
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