Biochemistry
Biology is the study of living organisms and chemistry is the study of the composition and changes of matter. It makes sense then, that the hybrid discipline of biochemistry would focus on the structure and processes of living organisms. Biochemists essentially separate the substances from living organisms and put them back together to better … Keep Reading → understand the relationship between the parts. Biochemists have played significant roles in the understanding of the human body and treatment of disease. An example would be the various studies of the impact of fats on the body. By breaking down the properties and analyzing exactly how they act in the human body biochemists have been able to determine that not all fats act the same way. Some fats, may in fact lead to lower cholesterol and a reduction in heart disease. Biochemistry will continue to play an essential role in medical and other types of research.
