Molecular biology: Self-sustaining chemistry

• Main Author: Wrede Paul
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2007-10-01
• Series: Chemistry Central Journal
• Online Access: http://journal.chemistrycentral.com/content/1/1/25

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Molecular biology is an established interdisciplinary field within biology that deals fundamentally with the function of any nucleic acid in the cellular context. The molecular biology section in <it>Chemistry Central Journal </it>focusses on the genetically determined chemistry and biochemistry occuring in the cell.</p> <p>How can thousands of chemical reactions interact smoothly to maintain the life of cells, even in a variable environment? How is this self-sustaining system achieved? These are questions that should be answered in the light of molecular biology and evolution, but with the application of biophysical, physico-chemical, analytical and preparative technologies.</p> <p>As the Section Editor for the molecular biology section in <it>Chemistry Central Journal</it>, I hope to receive manuscripts that present new approaches aimed at better answering and shedding light upon these fascinating questions related to the chemistry of livings cells.</p>