The Molecules of Life By John Kuriyan, Boyana Konforti and David Wemmer is an English-language textbook that provides an integrated physical and biochemical foundation for students in the life sciences. This reference work is especially intended for students who focus on biology and health sciences.
The book covers the physical properties of molecules that make life possible and aligns with important topics in the life sciences. In doing so, it supports future professionals—such as those who aspire to a career in the pharmaceutical industry—in understanding genomics and systems biology.
Topics and areas of application:
- Life sciences
- Molecular biology and biochemistry
- Integration of physics and chemistry in biology
This title is suitable for students in higher education who need a deep and interdisciplinary understanding of the molecules of life.

