Biochemistry

Study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.

Macromolecules of LifeEnzymes and Biochemical ReactionsCellular Energy and Metabolism
Genetic Information and Molecular BiologySignal Transduction and Cell CommunicationBiochemical Techniques and Tools
Biochemistry in MedicineBiochemistry in Agriculture and FoodEnvironmental Biochemistry
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Practical Applications

Biochemistry in Medicine

Healing with Biochemistry

Biochemistry is at the heart of modern medicine. Understanding how molecules interact in the body helps doctors develop treatments and diagnose diseases.

Applications

  • Blood tests analyze biomolecules to detect health problems.
  • Biochemical knowledge guides drug development and vaccine creation.
  • Enzyme deficiencies can be treated with enzyme replacement therapies.

Biochemistry saves lives every day by improving health care and treatment outcomes.

Examples

  • Doctors check blood glucose to monitor diabetes.

  • Vaccines use biochemistry to train the immune system to fight diseases.

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