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- English
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Introduction to Modern Biophysics
About this book
This textbook provides an introduction to the fundamental and applied aspects of biophysics for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of physics, chemistry, and biology. The application of physics principles and techniques in exploring biological systems has long been a tradition in scientific research. Biological systems hold naturally inbuilt physical principles and processes which are popularly explored. Systematic discoveries help us understand the structures and functions of individual biomolecules, biomolecular systems, cells, organelles, tissues, and even the physiological systems of animals and plants. Utilizing a physics- based scientific understanding of biological systems to explore disease is at the forefront of applied scientific research.
This textbook covers key breakthroughs in biophysics whilst looking ahead to future horizons and directions of research. It contains models based on both classical and quantum mechanical treatments of biological systems. It explores diseases related to physical alterations in biomolecular structures and organizations alongside drug discovery strategies. It also discusses the cutting- edge applications of nanotechnologies in manipulating nanoprocesses in biological systems.
Key Features:
• Presents an accessible introduction to how physics principles and techniques can be used to
understand biological and biochemical systems.
• Addresses natural processes, mutations, and their purposeful manipulation.
• Lays the groundwork for vitally important natural scientific, technological, and medical advances.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- 1 Physical Understanding of Biological Systems: Past, Present, and the Future
- 2 Biophysics of Life
- 3 Stochasticity in Biological Systems
- 4 Biological Energetics
- 5 Biochemical Energetics
- 6 Biomolecular Machines
- 7 Forces and Motion in Biological Systems
- 8 Surface Biophysics
- 9 Biochemical Thermodynamics
- 10 Nucleic Acid Structure and Stability
- 11 Biophysics of Proteins and Proteomics
- 12 Physics Tools and Techniques in Bioimaging
- 13 Quantum Biophysics
- 14 Computational Biomodeling
- 15 Biophysics Tools in Bioinformatics and Genomics
- 16 Biophysical Economics
- Epilogue
- Index