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• Biochemistry is a science involving that uses both chemistry and biology to understand the components of living organisms.Absolute Astronomy: Biochemistry

• Fast Facts

  1. Branch of: Both life and chemical sciences
  2. Components studied by biochemists: Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, biomoleculesAbsolute Astronomy: Biochemistry
  3. Subspecialties: Neurochemistry, bio-organic chemistry, clinical biochemistry, physical biochemistry, molecular genetics, biochemical pharmacologyAbsolute Astronomy: Biochemistry
  4. Early contributors: Anselme Payen, Friedrich Wohler, Eduard Buchner, Carl Nueber
  5. Modern contributors: Maurice Wilkins, George Beadle, Edward Tatum, Rosalind Franklin, James D.Watson, Francis Crick

• Key Dates

  • 1828: Friedrich Wohler synthesizes ureaNorth Carolina's Bioscience Clearinghouse: What is Biochemistry?
  • 1833: Anselme Payen discover the first enzymeNorth Carolina's Bioscience Clearinghouse: What is Biochemistry?
  • 1869: DNA observed in cell nucleiDavid W. Brooks: History
  • 1937: Hans Krebs discovers TCA cycleDavid W. Brooks: History
  • 1953: James Watson and Francis Crick identify DNA's double-helix structureDavid W. Brooks: History
  • 1953: Amino acid sequence of insulin determinedScience Timeline: 1961-2003
  • 1966: All 20 amino acids decodedScience Timeline: 1961-2003
  • 1977: Monoclonal antibodies developedDavid W. Brooks: History
  • 1982: FDA approves recombinant insulinScience Timeline: 1961-2003

• Biochemistry Applications

  Biochemists study the components and chemical reactions involved in the basic processes of life. Some research areas that biochemists are involved in include DNA and protein synthesis, the interactions of bacteria and viruses with cells, and the function and structure of substances such as insulin and hemoglobin.University of Nevada, Reno: What Does A Biochemist Do?

• Biochemistry Careers

  Biochemists work infields such as forensic science, agriculture and environmental science. They also work in medical fields such as pharmacology, biotechnology and disease research.UniXL: Biochemistry Jobs

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