Fundamentals of Molecular Structural Biology reviews the mathematical and physical foundations of molecular structural biology. Based on these fundamental concepts, it then describes molecular structure and explains basic genetic mechanisms. Given the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of research, early career researchers and those shifting into an adjacent field often require a "fundamentals" book to get them up-to-speed on the foundations of a particular field. This book fills that niche. - Provides a current and easily digestible resource on molecular structural biology, discussing both foundations and the latest advances - Addresses critical issues surrounding macromolecular structures, such as structure-based drug discovery, single-particle analysis, computational molecular biology/molecular dynamic simulation, cell signaling and immune response, macromolecular assemblies, and systems biology - Presents discussions that ultimately lead the reader toward a more detailed understanding of the basis and origin of disease

[Volume 2]: This volume contains comprehensive tables of physicochemical parameters (substituent constants and octanol-water log P values) that are necessary for Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships (QSAR) and qualitative SAR. Almost all of the world's environmental protection agencies require log P values for new industrial chemicals. These values were collected over 25 years by two of the most renowned researchers in the field.

Promoting the process of science and the wonder of discovery, this text focuses more on concepts in biology and less on detailed information on biological procedures. Every chapter begins with Steps to Discovery vignettes which tell the story of how an investigation led to a scientific breakthrough, describing the people, ideas and thought processes involved. Using evolution as its theme the book includes critical thinking questions which encourage readers to become more science literate by applying their knowledge to other areas of biology and science.

The most widely used science reference of its kind More than 7,000 concise articles covering more than 90 disciplines of science and technology, all in one volume.

This book has been written to match the requirements of the Edexcel specifications for GCSE Business Studies. Activities are included to encourage students to explore the individual topics in more detail and develop key skills.