Brinegar John H (Virginia Commonwealth Univ Usa) - Luminous Pursuit: Jellyfish Gfp And The Unforeseen Path To The Nobel Prize - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: This book narrates the uniquely intertwined life and scientific career of Nobel laureate Osamu Shimomura with particular attention to his discovery of aequorin and Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP). It includes his early memories of Manchuria and wartime Japan featuring an eyewitness account of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki his postwar studies and his travels to collect and research more than fifteen bioluminescent species in locations ranging from Japan to San Juan Island Bermuda New Zealand and Norway. Dr Shimomura describes the unique combination of serendipity and perseverance that led ultimately to his 2008 Nobel Prize in chemistry. The book provides an engaging account of the life of a dedicated scientist emphasizing the value of determination in the pursuit of pure scientific knowledge and showing how a general understanding of science helped him open up new areas of research that have led to unforeseen applications in cell biology and medicine.
Title: Luminous Pursuit: Jellyfish Gfp And The Unforeseen Path To The Nobel Prize
Author(s): Brinegar John H (Virginia Commonwealth Univ Usa)
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Barcode: 9789813202160
Pages: 228 Pages
Publication Date: 7/25/2017
Category: Biochemistry