Biophysics DeMYSTiFied

Interested in unraveling the physics of living things? Here's your starting point. Biophysics Demystified is the fast and easy way to understand this fascinating topic.

Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins with an introduction to the science of biophysics, covering biophysical techniques and applications. Next, you'll learn the principles of physics, biology, and chemistry required to understand biophysics, including free energy, entropy, and statistical mechanics. Biomolecules and the forces that influence their structure and conformation are also covered, as are protein, nucleic acid, and membrane biophysics. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts.

It's a no-brainer! You'll get:

• Molecular, subcellular, physiological, anatomical, and environmental biophysics
• The laws of thermodynamics as they apply to biophysical systems
• Forces affecting conformation in biological molecules
• The composition and structure of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids

• The fluid mosaic model Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, *Biophysics Demystified makes this interdisciplinary subject easy to master*.

Inhalt

Part 1: Introduction and Background; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Energy and Life; Chapter 3. Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics; Chapter 4. Cell Physiology; Part 2: Biophysical Tools and Techniques; Chapter 5. X-Ray Crystallography; Chapter 6. Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy; Chapter 7. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance; Chapter 8. Absorption and Scanning Absorption Spectroscopy; Chapter 9. Florescence; Chapter 10. Differential Scanning Calorimetry; Chapter 11. Ultracentrifugation, Electrophoresis, and other Hydrodynamic Techniques; Chapter 12. Simulation, Monte Carlo and other Computational Techniques; Chapter 13. Atomic Force Microscopy, Optical Tweezers, and other techniques; Part 3: Sub-Cellular Biophysics; Chapter 14. Forces Affecting Biological Molecules and Structures; Chapter 15. Protein Biophysics; Chapter 16. Lipids and Membrane Biophysics; Chapter 17. DNA and Molecular Biophysics; Chapter 18. Binding Interactions, Enzyme Catalysis and Kinetics; Part 4: Cellular and Anatomical Biophysics; Chapter 19. Molecular Motors and Cell Motility; Chapter 20. Excitable Tissues; Chapter 21. Biomechanics; Chapter 22. Imaging and Medical Biophysics