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Luminous Pursuit: Jellyfish, Gfp, And The Unforeseen Path To The Nobel Prize

By: Osamu Shimomura,Sachi Shimomura,John H Brinegar

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Luminous Pursuit: Jellyfish, Gfp, And The Unforeseen Path To The Nobel Prize

By: Osamu Shimomura,Sachi Shimomura,John H Brinegar

This book narrates the uniquely intertwined life and scientific career of Nobel laureate Osamu Shimomura, with particular attention to his discovery of aequorin and Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP). It includes his early memories of Manchuria and wartime Japan featuring an eyewitness account of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, his postwar studies and his travels to collect and research more than fifteen bioluminescent species, in locations ranging from Japan to San Juan Island, Bermuda, New Zealand and Norway. Dr Shimomura describes the unique combination of serendipity and perseverance that led ultimately to his 2008 Nobel Prize in chemistry. The book provides an engaging account of the life of a dedicated scientist, emphasizing the value of determination in the pursuit of pure scientific knowledge, and showing how a general understanding of science helped him open up new areas of research that have led to unforeseen applications in cell biology and medicine.

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9813202181

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Luminous Pursuit: Jellyfish, Gfp, And The Unforeseen Path To The Nobel Prize

By: Osamu Shimomura,Sachi Shimomura,John H Brinegar

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Bioluminescence

Chemical Principles and Methods

By: Osamu Shimomura

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Bioluminescence

Chemical Principles and Methods

By: Osamu Shimomura

This book is an authoritative monograph on the recent progresses in the chemistry of bioluminescence. It provides a comprehensive overview of the past and the latest developments in understanding the biochemical mechanisms of some 35 different types of luminous organisms, together with information helpful to students and researchers in an Appendix. It is the first and only book that provides chemical information on all currently known bioluminescence systems. Dr Shimomura is the leading practitioner in the field for the past half century, and is best known for his discovery of the jellyfish photoprotein aequorin and the green fluorescent protein. Fully revised since its publication in 2006, it now incorporates the most recent advances in the subject area. A new section on "Green Fluorescent Protein" has been added at the end of Chapter 4. It contains an extensive reference section.

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9814366099

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Bioluminescence

Chemical Principles and Methods

By: Osamu Shimomura

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Chemical Principles and Methods

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Liquid-Phase Transition in Water

By: Osamu Mishima

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Liquid-Phase Transition in Water

By: Osamu Mishima

A profound secret of nature hidden in ice water in a glass cup is revealed in this book. The author teaches a simple method for understanding the complex properties of water through the concept of polyamorphism. Polyamorphism is the existence of two kinds of liquid water, leading to a discontinuous transition between them. Currently, this two-water scenario is controversial in the scientific community because definitive experimental proof is difficult. However, a growing number of researchers believe there is adequate circumstantial evidence for the scenario. This introductory book focuses experimental thermodynamic data of liquid water, supercooled water, and amorphous solid water at various pressures and temperatures, and demonstrates how the two-water scenario initially evolved experimentally. The book explains the importance of polyamorphism in comprehending liquid water.

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Springer Nature

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4431569154

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Compound Semiconductor Bulk Materials And Characterizations, Volume 2

By: Osamu Oda

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Compound Semiconductor Bulk Materials And Characterizations, Volume 2

By: Osamu Oda

This book is concerned with compound semiconductor bulk materials, and has been written for students, researchers and engineers in material science and device fabrication. It provides the elementary and intermediate knowledge of compound semiconductor bulk materials necessary for entry into this field. The first volume described the physical properties, crystal growth technologies, principles of crystal growth, various defects in crystals, characterization techniques and applications, and reviewed various III-V and II-V compound semiconductor materials. In this second volume, other materials are reviewed, including those that have recently received attention such as GaN, AlN, SiC and ZnO for optical and electronic devices.

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9814449199

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Bioluminescence: Chemical Principles And Methods (Revised Edition)

By: Osamu Shimomura

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Bioluminescence: Chemical Principles And Methods (Revised Edition)

By: Osamu Shimomura

This book is an authoritative monograph on the recent progresses in the chemistry of bioluminescence. It provides a comprehensive overview of the past and the latest developments in understanding the biochemical mechanisms of some 35 different types of luminous organisms, together with information helpful to students and researchers in an Appendix. It is the first and only book that provides chemical information on all currently known bioluminescence systems. Dr Shimomura is the leading practitioner in the field for the past half century, and is best known for his discovery of the jellyfish photoprotein aequorin and the green fluorescent protein. This book is the bible of bioluminescence, and is “a must read,” not only for the students who study bioluminescence but also for those who work in various aspects relating to bioluminescence. This book will be an important source of chemical knowledge on bioluminescence for a long period of time in future.Fully revised since its publication in 2006, it now incorporates the most recent advances in the subject area. A new section on “Green Fluorescent Protein” has been added at the end of Chapter 4. It contains an extensive reference section.

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9814458236

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Book's by Osamu Shimomura

Luminous Pursuit: Jellyfish, Gfp, And The Unforeseen Path To The Nobel Prize

Luminous Pursuit: Jellyfish, Gfp, And The Unforeseen Path To The Nobel Prize

Luminous Pursuit: Jellyfish, Gfp, And The Unforeseen Path To The Nobel Prize

Luminous Pursuit: Jellyfish, Gfp, And The Unforeseen Path To The Nobel Prize

Bioluminescence

Bioluminescence

Bioluminescence

Bioluminescence

Liquid-Phase Transition in Water

Liquid-Phase Transition in Water

Compound Semiconductor Bulk Materials And Characterizations, Volume 2

Compound Semiconductor Bulk Materials And Characterizations, Volume 2

Bioluminescence: Chemical Principles And Methods (Revised Edition)

Bioluminescence: Chemical Principles And Methods (Revised Edition)

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