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as Gas-Chromatography-Thermal Energy Analysis (CC-TEA) and/or High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography-Thermal Energy Analysis (HPLC-TEA) have been used. In summary, among carcinogens the N-nitroso compounds are the most broadly acting and among the most potent. They comprise the directly acting nitrosamides and the systemically acting nitrosamines, which require enzymatic activation for their carcinogenic action. N-Nitrosamines can be formed by reacting nitrites with secondary and tertiary amines. These reactions can occur in food (when preserved with nitrite), in the environment, and in the stomach. Fear of human exposure to these known carcinogens and mutagens in consumer products (foods, comestics, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides) has triggered an increased interest in n-nitrosamine chemistry. This excellent book tills exactly such needs of everyone interested in cancer research. Biochemists, biologists, cancer researcher, environmental scientists, and toxocologists should have a copy in hand for daily use. GEORGE W. C. HUNG, Depurtment of Chemistry The University of Montevullo Montevallo, Alabama 35115
Nucleic Acids and Proteins. The Proceedings of Symposium on Nucleic Acids and Proteins. Edited by SHEN ZHAO-WEN. Van Nostrand-Reinhold, New York, 1980. xiv + 662 pp., $42.00. On the surface, the book would appear to be better reviewed by some other journal. However, microtechniques of all types have been used throughout. Milligram and submilligram quantities wers used, thin-layer chromatography extensively, as well as other microtechniques. The symposium was organized jointly by the Chinese Academy of Sciences of the People’s Republic of China and the Max-Planck Gesellschaft of the Federal Republic of Germany and was convened in Shanghai. There were 98 participants, 2 from the United States, one each from Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Japan, and Canada, 23 from the Federal Republic of Germany, and the rest from the People’s Republic of China. Those interested in nucleic acids and proteins will find the book valuable. AL STEYERMARK,t Depurtment of Chemistry Newark College of Arts and Sciences Rutgers, The State University Newark. New Jersey 07102
The Nobel Duel. By NICHOLAS WADE, Anchor Press/Doubleday, Garden City, New York, 1981. xi + 321 pp., $15.95. This book is a factual account of the fierce and sometimes ugly competition between Roger Guillemin and Andrew Schally for Nobel recognition. According to the author, “a scientist’s foremost goal . is supposed to be the better understanding of nature,” but things are not always as they should be. All scientists of every discipline should read this book-and think about it.
Hastings-on-Hudson. 7’ Deceased
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as Gas-Chromatography-Thermal Energy Analysis (CC-TEA) and/or High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography-Thermal Energy Analysis (HPLC-TEA) have been used. In summary, among carcinogens the N-nitroso compounds are the most broadly acting and among the most potent. They comprise the directly acting nitrosamides and the systemically acting nitrosamines, which require enzymatic activation for their carcinogenic action. N-Nitrosamines can be formed by reacting nitrites with secondary and tertiary amines. These reactions can occur in food (when preserved with nitrite), in the environment, and in the stomach. Fear of human exposure to these known carcinogens and mutagens in consumer products (foods, comestics, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides) has triggered an increased interest in n-nitrosamine chemistry. This excellent book tills exactly such needs of everyone interested in cancer research. Biochemists, biologists, cancer researcher, environmental scientists, and toxocologists should have a copy in hand for daily use. GEORGE W. C. HUNG, Depurtment of Chemistry The University of Montevullo Montevallo, Alabama 35115
Nucleic Acids and Proteins. The Proceedings of Symposium on Nucleic Acids and Proteins. Edited by SHEN ZHAO-WEN. Van Nostrand-Reinhold, New York, 1980. xiv + 662 pp., $42.00. On the surface, the book would appear to be better reviewed by some other journal. However, microtechniques of all types have been used throughout. Milligram and submilligram quantities wers used, thin-layer chromatography extensively, as well as other microtechniques. The symposium was organized jointly by the Chinese Academy of Sciences of the People’s Republic of China and the Max-Planck Gesellschaft of the Federal Republic of Germany and was convened in Shanghai. There were 98 participants, 2 from the United States, one each from Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Japan, and Canada, 23 from the Federal Republic of Germany, and the rest from the People’s Republic of China. Those interested in nucleic acids and proteins will find the book valuable. AL STEYERMARK,t Depurtment of Chemistry Newark College of Arts and Sciences Rutgers, The State University Newark. New Jersey 07102
The Nobel Duel. By NICHOLAS WADE, Anchor Press/Doubleday, Garden City, New York, 1981. xi + 321 pp., $15.95. This book is a factual account of the fierce and sometimes ugly competition between Roger Guillemin and Andrew Schally for Nobel recognition. According to the author, “a scientist’s foremost goal . is supposed to be the better understanding of nature,” but things are not always as they should be. All scientists of every discipline should read this book-and think about it.
Hastings-on-Hudson. 7’ Deceased
DAVID B. SABINE 185 Old Broadway New York 10706