Radioisotopes and Life Processes (Revised)

By Walter E. Kisieleski

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See how tiny radioactive tools unlock secrets within cells, revealing how life works and offering new paths to fight disease.

Genres

Science - General Science - Genetics/Biology/Evolution

Released

2015-06-30

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Summary

"Radioisotopes and Life Processes (Revised)" by Walter E. Kisieleski explores how radioactive isotopes are used as tools to study life's processes on a cellular level. As part of a series highlighting nuclear technology's impact, the book dives into how isotopes act as "biological detectives," tracing molecular movements in DNA, RNA, and protein creation, including the cell cycle. The author explains how these isotopes unravel the mysteries of cell division, explore gene action, and lead to breakthroughs in medical research, such as understanding cancer.