Wiley Encyclopedia of Chemical Biology, 4 Volume Set

The Wiley Encyclopedia of Chemical Biology is an authoritative newwork whose goal is to illuminate the crucial role of chemistry andchemical techniques in the life sciences. The encyclopedia willadopt an inclusive editorial approach, encompassing fundamental andblue-sky science as well as those areas of research that have moreimmediate medical or commercial applications. The scope andstructure of the work will reflect the multidimensional characterof chemical biology, focusing in particular on the fundamentalscience of biological structures and systems, the use of chemicaland biological techniques to elucidate that science, and theapplications of this knowledge in areas as diverse as drugdiscovery, sensor technology, and catalysis.

Major topics areas covered in the encyclopedia:

• Chemical Views of Biology
• Biomolecules within the Cell
• Chemistry of Biological Processes and Systems
• Chemical Biology of Cellular Compartments
• Synthetic Molecules as Tools for Chemical Biology
• Technologies and Techniques in Chemical Biology
• Applications of Chemical Biology