Introduces nature and diversity of microorganisms and their implications for all of biology. Covers comparative properties of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microbes, as well as their roles as disease ...

When RNA molecules are synthesized by cells—a critical process in the creation of proteins and other cellular functions—they typically undergo a series of "folding" events that determine their ...

Rare sugars, naturally occurring monosaccharides found in minute quantities, have emerged as compounds of considerable interest in both nutritional science and metabolic research. Their unique ...