Harvard University Press Hardback English
The Color of North
The Molecular Language of Proteins and the Future of Life
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Proteins link all life on Earth and enable its most astonishing capacities—from a firefly’s glow to the navigational abilities of migrating birds to human emotional experience. The Color of North explores the curious biology and immense impact of proteins, as well as the potential of engineered proteins to treat disease and restore our planet.
Proteins link all life on Earth and enable its most astonishing capacities—from a firefly’s glow to the navigational abilities of migrating birds to human emotional experience. The Color of North explores the curious biology and immense impact of proteins, as well as the potential of engineered proteins to treat disease and restore our planet.