The elements of life: A biocentric tour of the periodic table

• Published in: Advances in microbial physiology Vol. 82; pp. 1 - 127
• Main Authors: Remick, Kaleigh A., Helmann, John D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Inc 2023
• Subjects: Elements; Macronutrients; Metallomics; Micronutrients; Nutrients; Periodic table; Sodium; Trace Elements; Macronutrients; Micronutrients; Elements; Metallomics; Periodic table

Living systems are built from a small subset of the atomic elements, including the bulk macronutrients (C,H,N,O,P,S) and ions (Mg,K,Na,Ca) together with a small but variable set of trace elements (micronutrients). Here, we provide a global survey of how chemical elements contribute to life. We defin...