Promise Of Science, The: Essays And Lectures From Modern Scientific Pioneers

by Lorie Karnath (Editor)

Overview

This thought-provoking publication covers a wide-range of innovative areas of research and technologies that are unlocking groundbreaking new potentials in science. It contains important scientific information gleaned from the lectures of some of the world's experts in their respective fields. The book offers 'exceptional scientific insights, oftentimes addressing challenges before they are even recognized as questions. Chronicling the revolutionary ideas of Nobel Laureates, winners of Wolf Prize, US National Medal of Science and other notable scientists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789813273283
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	05/16/2019
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.69(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction Lorie Karnath Bengt Nordén ix

Thoughts About Science Kary Mullis xii

Editorial - The Knowledge Gap Gustav V.R. Born Lorie Karnath 1

1 Nanoscience - Potential and Threats Paul Alivisatos 9

2 Enzymes by Evolution: Bringing New Chemistry to Life Frances H. Arnold 47

3 A Paradigm Shift in Brain Research (1955-1970): Opportunities and Challenges Arvid Carlsson 69

4 CRISPR System: From Adaptive Immunity to Genome Editing Jennifer Doudna 81

5 The Universe, a Personal View on Exploring the Boundaries, or: The Science of the Extremes Gerard't Hooft 117

6 Origin of the Eukaryotic Cell Nick Lane 141

7 Synthetic Tissues Robert Langer 173

8 Dynamics of Molecular Processes and the Sustainable Development of Humanity Yuan Tseh Lee 191

9 Molecular Inference of Wisdom G. Terry Sharrer 211

10 The Origin of Life on Earth and the Design of Alternative Life Forms Jack W. Szostak 239

11 Making Materials That Hate Water to Love Water: The Transformative Power of Chemistry Richard N. Zare 269