"'Crucible of Science' is the story of a unique laboratory at Washington University in St. Louis, and of Carl and Gerty Cori, the biochemists who established it. Carl and Gerty met and married at medical school in Prague in the 1920s. After graduation, they immigrated to the U.S…
This book is the story of a unique laboratory at Washington University in St. Louis, and of Carl and Gerty Cori, the biochemists who established it. Carl and Gerty met and married at medical school in Prague in the 1920s. After graduation, they immigrated to the U.S. to escape d…
""Crucible of Science"" is the story of a unique laboratory at Washington University in St. Louis, and of Carl and Gerty Cori, the biochemists who established it. Carl and Gerty met and married at medical school in Prague in the 1920s. After graduation, they immigrated to the U.…
This title examines the careers of Carl and Gerty Cori, and the other eminent scientists who trained in their laboratory.
Ernest Grunwald: November 2, 1923 - March 28, 2002
Diana Beresford-Kroeger's startling insights into the hidden life of trees have sparked a quiet revolution. In this captivating account, she shows us how forests can not only heal us, but can also save the planet.
"Diana Beresford-Kroeger--a world-recognized botanist and medical biochemist--has revolutionized our understanding of the natural world with her startling insights into the hidden life of trees. In this riveting memoir, she uncovers the roots of her discovers in her extraordinar…
Examines the life and accomplishments of scientist and humanitarian Linus Pauling, known for his work on vitamins and environmental safety.
Examines the life and accomplishments of scientist and humanitarian Linus Pauling, known for his work on vitamins and environmental safety.
Introduction to John Kendrew -- Life, traits, & predilections -- Family, parents, & separation -- Formal education (1924-1939) -- World War 2 service (1939-1946) -- Cavendish, Peterhouse, & myoglobin (1946-1962) -- Marriage & divorce (1948-1956) -- Structure of myoglobin (1957-1…
John C. Kendrew (1917-1997) was a pioneer in structural biology and a catalyst for the emergence of molecular biology in the second half of the twentieth century. He was the first person to determine the three-dimensional structure of a protein at atomic resolution and, for this…
"John C. Kendrew (1917-1997) was a pioneer in structural biology and a catalyst for the emergence of molecular biology in the second half of the twentieth century. He was the first person to determine the three-dimensional structure of a protein at atomic resolution and, for thi…
A Place in History: The Biography of John C. Kendrew is the story of the influential 20th century scientific pioneer and winner of the 1962 Nobel Prize in chemistry.