Axial Conversations

Axial Conversations

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  • The Chemistry of Life: Exploring the Building Blocks of Biochemistry

    Have you ever wondered how the food you eat gets transformed into energy that powers your body? Or how the air you breathe plays a vital role in keeping you alive?

    Join us as we venture into the captivating realm of biochemistry – a field that seeks to understand the intricate chemical processes that occur within living organisms.

    • We'll embark on our journey by exploring the extraordinary properties of water. This seemingly simple molecule, with its unique ability to form hydrogen bonds, acts as the universal solvent, setting the stage for life's essential reactions.
    • Get ready to be amazed as we uncover the significance of pH balance. We'll examine how buffers, such as the carbonic acid/bicarbonate system, act as crucial regulators, ensuring that the internal environment of our cells remains stable.
    • Our exploration then takes us deep into the world of organic molecules. We'll uncover the diversity of functional groups – from alcohols and amines to carboxylic acids – and learn how their unique chemical properties dictate the behavior of complex biomolecules.
    • Fasten your seatbelts as we uncover the secrets of metabolism. We'll learn how cells build, break down, and transform the four major macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Discover how these processes provide the energy and building blocks needed for life.
    • Prepare for a captivating exploration of DNA – the blueprint of life. We'll unlock the mysteries of how genetic information is encoded, replicated, faithfully passed down through generations, and ultimately expressed as proteins – the workhorses of the cell.
    • Finally, we'll step into the frontier of science as we investigate the emerging field of epigenetics. Uncover how environmental factors can leave a lasting legacy by influencing gene expression, shaping traits that can even be inherited by future generations.


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    Axial partners with great founders and inventors. We invest in early-stage life sciences companies such as Appia Bio and Seranova Bio often when they are no more than an idea. If you or someone you know has a great idea or company in life sciences, Axial would be excited to get to know you and possibly invest in your vision and company. We are excited to be in business with you - email us at   [email protected]