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100 1 _aKisieleski, Walter E.,
_d1920-2011
245 1 0 _aRadioisotopes and Life Processes (Revised)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aUnderstanding the atom
500 _aRelease date is 2015-06-30
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiology
653 _aRadioactive tracers
700 1 _aBaserga, Renato,
_d1925-2023
830 0 _aUnderstanding the atom
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49334
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