Enigma Of Ferment, The: From The Philosopher's Stone To The First Biochemical Nobel Prize by Ulf Lagerkvist
Enigma Of Ferment, The: From The Philosopher's Stone To The First Biochemical Nobel Prize by Ulf Lagerkvist
English | 7 Nov. 2005 | ISBN: 9812564217 | 170 Pages | PDF | 3 MB
English | 7 Nov. 2005 | ISBN: 9812564217 | 170 Pages | PDF | 3 MB
This popular account of the history of ferment takes the reader on a fascinating journey from its obscure origins in medieval medicine and alchemy to the modern concept of the enzyme. During the 19th century, the question of the nature of the ferment led to a long and bitter conflict between those that believed in a vital force peculiar to the living cell and those that looked for a more chemical explanation.