Waigh Applied Biophysics

A Molecular Approach for Physical Scientists
1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-470-51316-3
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 436 Seiten, E-Book

This book presents the fundamentals of molecular biophysics, andhighlights the connection between molecules and biologicalphenomena, making it an important text across a variety of sciencedisciplines.
The topics covered in the book include:
* Phase transitions that occur in biosystems (proteincrystallisation, globule-coil transition etc)
* Liquid crystallinity as an example of the delicate range ofpartially ordered phases found with biological molecules
* How molecules move and propel themselves at the cellularlevel
* The general features of self-assembly with examples fromproteins
* The phase behaviour of DNA
The physical toolbox presented within this text will form abasis for students to enter into a wide range of pure and appliedbioengineering fields in medical, food and pharmaceuticalareas.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Waigh, Thomas Andrew

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.
Acknowledgements.
1. The Building Blocks.
2. Mesoscopic Forces.
3. Phase Transitions.
4. Liquid Crystallinity.
5. Motility.
6. Aggregating Self-Assembly.
7. Surface Phenomena.
8. Biomacromolecules.
9. Charged Ions and Polymers.
10. Membranes.
11. Continuum Mechanics.
12. Biorheology.
13. Experimental Techniques.
14. Motors.
15. Structural Biomaterials.
16. Phase Behaviour of DNA.
Appendix.
Answers to Tutorial Questions.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Tom A.Waigh, Biological Physics, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, UK