Project Gutenberg 2015-06-30 Public domain in the USA. 231 Kisieleski, Walter E. 1920 2011 Kisieleski, W. E. (Walter E.) Baserga, Renato 1925 2023 Baserga, R. (Renato) 66061908 Radioisotopes and Life Processes (Revised) Understanding the atom Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Radioisotopes and Life Processes (Revised)" by Walter E. Kisieleski and Renato Baserga is a scientific publication written during the late 20th century. This book explores the intersection of nuclear science and biological processes, particularly focusing on how radioactive isotopes serve as tools for investigating the mechanisms of life at a cellular level. It is part of the "Understanding the Atom Series," which underscores the growing influence of nuclear energy and technology in contemporary biology and medicine. The book offers a detailed examination of the role of radioactive isotopes in biological research, discussing topics such as DNA and RNA synthesis, protein synthesis, and the overall cell cycle. The authors illustrate how these isotopes can be utilized as "biological detectives," allowing scientists to trace molecular movements and reactions within cells. The content is structured around key biological molecules and cellular processes, explaining complex scientific principles in a manner accessible to readers while emphasizing the vital role of isotopes in uncovering the mysteries of life processes—ranging from cell division to gene action and the implications for medical research, particularly in understanding diseases like cancer. Through this exploration, Kisieleski and Baserga provide insights into both the fundamental science and the practical applications of radioisotopes in biology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Biology Radioactive tracers QH Text Category: Science - Chemistry/Biochemistry Category: Science - Biology Category: Health & Medicine 142167 2025-09-19T15:56:38.952746 text/html 113467 2024-10-24T17:38:10 text/html 2623203 2025-09-19T15:56:44.549740 application/epub+zip 2625141 2025-09-19T15:56:41.270785 application/epub+zip 101663 2025-09-19T15:56:40.010718 application/epub+zip 2685906 2025-09-19T15:56:46.736711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2662212 2025-09-19T15:56:43.475704 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142730 2022-09-22T10:56:42.450319 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110473 2025-09-19T15:56:38.400781 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 90664 2024-10-24T17:38:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17232 2025-09-19T15:56:46.874737 application/rdf+xml 22317 2025-09-19T15:56:40.100749 image/jpeg 3724 2025-09-19T15:56:40.055734 image/jpeg 2378974 2025-09-19T15:56:39.048763 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog