The Lover of Enzymes - An Odyssey of a Biochemist

Author: Arthur Kornberg
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The recombination of DNA sparked a revolution that forever changed the properties of biology. As one of the few biologists of his generation, Arthur Kornberg was a pioneer of this revolution. In 1959, he shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with others for the discovery of DNA polymerase. In this book, Kornberg recounts his relentless pursuit in the field of enzyme research and also showcases the development of enzyme chemistry. As the author reflects on those brilliant achievements, he and his colleagues faced challenges but ultimately solved them. The book also records many important historical facts of scientific research, allowing readers to understand the major research strategies in the field of biochemistry, which have been applied in the 20th century to solve a series of significant life science problems.