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Chemistry in Medicine
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025415222
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 784
Weight: 2.79
Height: 1.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Chemistry in Medicine is a comprehensive exploration of the vital role that chemical science plays in the advancement of medical practice and public health. Edited by the renowned chemist Julius Stieglitz, this work serves as a significant record of the collaborative efforts between chemists and physicians during a transformative era of scientific discovery. The book details how chemical principles are applied to understand human physiology, diagnose diseases, and develop life-saving treatments.
Throughout the text, various scientific perspectives delve into topics such as the chemistry of nutrition, the function of hormones, and the development of synthetic drugs. It emphasizes the importance of basic research in the fight against infectious diseases and chronic conditions, illustrating how the laboratory became the frontline for modern medical innovation. By documenting the state of knowledge in the early twentieth century, Chemistry in Medicine highlights the shift toward a more rigorous, molecular understanding of the human body.
This volume remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of science and the evolution of biochemistry. It captures a pivotal moment when chemistry transitioned from a supporting role to become the foundational language of medical progress and pharmaceutical development.
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