{"product_id":"9780470146828","title":"Searching for Molecular Solutions Empirical Discovery and Its Future","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSearching for Molecular Solutions\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEmpirical Discovery and Its Future\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIan S. Dunn\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Life Sciences \/ Biochemistry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive look at empirical approaches to molecular discovery, their relationships with rational design, and the future of both\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpirical methods of discovery, along with serendipitous and rational design approaches, have played an important role in human history. \u003ci\u003eSearching for Molecular Solutions\u003c\/i\u003e compares empirical discovery strategies for biologically useful molecules with serendipitous discovery and rational design, while also considering the strengths and limitations of empirical pathways to molecular discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogically arranged, this text examines the different modes of molecular discovery, empha-sizing the historical and ongoing importance of empirical strategies. Along with a broad overview of the subject matter, \u003ci\u003eSearching for Molecular Solutions\u003c\/i\u003e explores:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe differing modes of molecular discovery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBiological precedents for evolutionary approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirected evolutionary methods and related areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnzyme evolution and design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFunctional nucleic acid discovery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAntibodies and other recognition molecules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeneral aspects of molecular recognition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmall molecule discovery approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRational molecular design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe interplay between empirical and rational strategies and their ongoing roles in the future of molecular discovery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSearching for Molecular Solutions\u003c\/i\u003e covers several major areas of modern research, development, and practical applications of molecular sciences. This text offers empirical-rational principles of broad relevance to scientists, professionals, and students interested in general aspects of molecular discovery, as well as the thought processes behind experimental approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eIan S. Dunn, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is the Director of Research at Cytocure, LLC, in Beverly, Massachusetts. In keeping with the scope of this book, he has a diverse background in immunology, cell and molecular biology, and biotechnology. His current research focuses on antigen gene regulation in melanoma cells.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 December 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470146828\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44380515008652,"sku":"9780470146828","price":154.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470146828.jpg?v=1780237803","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470146828","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}