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I didn't want to unceremoniously trash Suzanne's text for this article (taken from BioChemistry), so I'm putting it here so that she or others may incorporate it in this page as appropriate --dja

Biochemistry considers the chemical properties of biological systems. Formally, biochemistry includes a description of the macromolecules, including proteins, lipids, polysaccharides, and [[:nucleic acids|nucleic acids]], and small molecules present in cells. The bulk of biochemical investigation focuses on the properties of proteins, many of which are enzymes. For historical reasons, the biochemistry of metabolism has been one of the most extensively described aspect of the cell.

have hopefully incorporated above material appropriatelly -- sodium

There seems to be no reference whatsoever to Dr. Wilhelm Schuessler, who discovered the 12 essential mineral elements of which the body is both composed and requires for life. Schuessler was a German Scientist, homoeopath and Medical Doctor who lived in Oldenburg Germany ( 1821 - 1898 )and considered the father of Biochemistry having worked with many such as Rudolf Virchow (cellular pathology) The first biochemic association was founded in Oldenburg on July 17th 1885.The Institute of Biochemistry (Schuessler) Biochemischer Bund Deutschland (Ev) is still "alive and well" with web page at www.biochemie-online.de Further information may be obtained in the English language by contacting The Institute of Biochemic medicine (Asia Pacific) A branch of the Biochemischer Bund Deutschland - which is located in Australia biochemics@bigpond.com.au

(removed from article --jag123 10:42, 28 Apr 2005 (UTC))

[edit] MCOTF:Suggestions here

Looking over the article, here are some of my suggestions:

• the first line- biochemistry is the chemistry of life - a bit vague, isnt it? How about Biochemistry is the name given to a hybrid branch of chemistry which specialises in the chemical processes in living organisms....
• subdisciplines section- I dont think it is just these topics that are covered - biochemistry is divided either into many topics such as carbs, proteins etc ~(+MANY more such as hormonal), or into cellular and molecular biochemistry. There is significant overlap with physiological disciplines.
• More relevance to medical and zoological topics - introduction of topics like "pharmacology" or "toxicology".

What do you guys think?

PhatRita 15:18, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

Merriam-Webster defines it as "chemistry that deals with the chemical compounds and processes occurring in organisms". How about something like "Biochemistry is the chemistry of life, a bridge between biology and chemistry that studies how complex chemical reactions give rise to life. It is a hybrid branch of chemistry which specialises in the chemical processes in living organisms." Just writing that off the top of my head in the middle of the night. — Knowledge Seeker দ 05:26, September 1, 2005 (UTC)

Yes! That is a much more captivating introduction. Cybergoth 04:16, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

Regarding the Relationship to other "molecular-scale" biological sciences section:

• I would suggust using the term molecular genetics rather than "genetics". It is more specific to the "molecular scale" of biochemisty. Cybergoth 04:21, 2 September 2005 (UTC)
  • I wasn't sure where you wanted this change, Cybergoth; why don't you go ahead and change it yourself—I agree with your suggestion. — Knowledge Seeker দ 04:17, September 5, 2005 (UTC)

I've started to expand this article, but there are a couple areas I'll need help on. I'll try to do some reading, but my memory of non-human biochemistry is pretty shaky—I barely remember the Calvin cycle and light and dark reactions and such; my microbial biochemistry is very weak too. Also, I may need some help with lipids—we'll see. Feel free to rewrite the sections I'm doing. Am I putting too much/too little in? — Knowledge Seeker দ 06:25, September 5, 2005 (UTC)