02612cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000380012624500470016426400510021130000470026233600260030933700260033533800360036149000270039750000310042450801150045552014800057053400450205065300120209565300240210770000320213183000270216385600430219099900170223349334UtSlPG20260610134132.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a66061908 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aKisieleski, Walter E.,d1920-201110aRadioisotopes and Life Processes (Revised) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aUnderstanding the atom aRelease date is 2015-06-30 aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"Radioisotopes and Life Processes (Revised)" by Walter E. Kisieleski and Renato Baserga is a scientific publication written during the late 20th century. This book explores the intersection of nuclear science and biological processes, particularly focusing on how radioactive isotopes serve as tools for investigating the mechanisms of life at a cellular level. It is part of the "Understanding the Atom Series," which underscores the growing influence of nuclear energy and technology in contemporary biology and medicine. The book offers a detailed examination of the role of radioactive isotopes in biological research, discussing topics such as DNA and RNA synthesis, protein synthesis, and the overall cell cycle. The authors illustrate how these isotopes can be utilized as "biological detectives," allowing scientists to trace molecular movements and reactions within cells. The content is structured around key biological molecules and cellular processes, explaining complex scientific principles in a manner accessible to readers while emphasizing the vital role of isotopes in uncovering the mysteries of life processes—ranging from cell division to gene action and the implications for medical research, particularly in understanding diseases like cancer. Through this exploration, Kisieleski and Baserga provide insights into both the fundamental science and the practical applications of radioisotopes in biology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aBiology aRadioactive tracers1 aBaserga, Renato,d1925-2023 0aUnderstanding the atom40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49334 c90172d90172