This book demonstrates the applications of synchrotron radiation in certain aspects of cell microbiology, specifically non-destructive elemental analyses, chemical-state analyses and imaging (distribution) of the elements within a cell. The basics for understanding and applications of synchrotron radiation are also described to make the contents easier to be understood for a wide group of researchers in medical and biological sciences who might not be familiar with the physics of synchrotron radiation. The two main techniques that are discussed in this book are the x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) and the x-ray fine structure analysis (XAFS). Application of these techniques in investigations of several important scientific fields, such as neurodegeneration and other diseases related to cell malfunctioning, are demonstrated in this book.

Covers the appplication of synchrotron radiation to microscopic studies in cell biology, such as cell malfunctioning and neurodegenerations Displays the basics to apply synchrotron radiation for analytical purposes Integrates physics and biology to also give access to graduate students and newcomers Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Synchrotron Radiation and X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy.- X-ray Absorption Fine Structure Spectroscopy.- SR Microbeam Analysis at Cellular Level.- Investigation of Differentiation of Mouse ES Cells.- Investigation of Neurodegenerative Disorders (I).- Investigation of Neurodegenerative Disorders (II).- SR Analysis of Tissues.