The Excitement of Discovery: Selected Papers of Alexander Rich: A Tribute to Alexander Rich (Series in Structural Biology)

This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the structures of biological molecules, with a focus on nucleic acids and their roles in biology.

Written by renowned scientist Alexander Rich, this book provides a detailed overview of his groundbreaking discoveries and experiments, including the first atomic-resolution structure of nucleic acid base pairings and the discovery of a hitherto-unknown conformation of DNA.

The book also covers Rich's work on proteins, viruses, and information transfer from RNA to protein.

With a focus on the history of early days of modern biology, this book is essential reading for students, academics, and interested lay readers alike.