Donald Hilvert – författare

This textbook introduces biology as an interdisciplinary science, linking physics and chemistry to biological processes that operate within the laws of thermodynamics. Based on an evolutionary narrative, the focus is on the molecular composition and the biochemistry of cells. By grounding biology in its molecular foundations, this approach reveals unifying principles underlying life's diversity and provides a conceptual framework for biological complexity. Core concepts include macromolecular structure and function, information encoding and decoding, and universal principles of energy conversion.Key FeaturesReflects a novel biology teaching approachUses evolution as the unifying frameworkIntroduces a narrative towards complexity in lifeBridges chemistry and physics to make molecular biology accessibleFocuses on bacteria and archaea as the simplest life forms to illustrate fundamental principlesProgresses from molecules through molecular interactions to cellular processesHighlights key biological concepts with summaries and reflective questionsThis textbook is designed for students seeking an integrated introduction to biology that connects molecular mechanisms to cellular structures.

This textbook introduces biology as an interdisciplinary science, linking physics and chemistry to biological processes that operate within the laws of thermodynamics. Based on an evolutionary narrative, the focus is on the molecular composition and the biochemistry of cells. By grounding biology in its molecular foundations, this approach reveals unifying principles underlying life's diversity and provides a conceptual framework for biological complexity. Core concepts include macromolecular structure and function, information encoding and decoding, and universal principles of energy conversion.Key FeaturesReflects a novel biology teaching approachUses evolution as the unifying frameworkIntroduces a narrative towards complexity in lifeBridges chemistry and physics to make molecular biology accessibleFocuses on bacteria and archaea as the simplest life forms to illustrate fundamental principlesProgresses from molecules through molecular interactions to cellular processesHighlights key biological concepts with summaries and reflective questionsThis textbook is designed for students seeking an integrated introduction to biology that connects molecular mechanisms to cellular structures.

A select group of 40 eminent scientists from all parts of the world met to consider the current state of chemical and biological knowledge on the ever-expanding protein universe, and to discuss emerging opportunities for the foreseeable future. Scientific approaches to discover, characterize, and regulate protein functions were discussed over a range of disciplines, including natural product chemistry, microbiology, enzymology, biochemistry, structural biology, chemical biology, and glycobiology. Some notable highlights included discovery of new enzymatic pathways, innovative carbohydrate chemistry, design of proteins containing unnatural amino acids, structural elucidation of complex supramolecular machines, and design and application of small molecule drugs, biologics and biosimilars.This fascinating compendium of scientific presentations and in-depth discussions affords a unique perspective on today's protein chemistry and biology as well as on the challenges for tomorrow.