Publisher | Wiley-Interscience |
ISBN 13 | 9780470017173 |
Book Description | This book presents the fundamentals of molecular biophysics, and highlights the connection between molecules and biological phenomena, making it an important text across a variety of science disciplines. The topics covered in the book include:* Phase transitions that occur in biosystems (protein crystallisation, globule-coil transition etc)* Liquid crystallinity as an example of the delicate range of partially ordered phases found with biological molecules* How molecules move and propel themselves at the cellular level* The general features of self-assembly with examples from proteins* The phase behaviour of DNA The physical toolbox presented within this text will form a basis for students to enter into a wide range of pure and applied bioengineering fields in medical, food and pharmaceutical areas. |
Editorial Review | Given the significant breadth and depth of this rapidly growing subject, Tom Waigh does a good job in providing a valuable bridge between physics and biology. (The Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre, June 2008) |
About the Author | Tom A.Waigh, Biological Physics, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, UK |
Language | English |
Author | Thomas Andrew Waigh |
Publication Date | 24 Sep 2007 |
Number of Pages | 436 |
Applied Biophysics hardcover english - 24 Sep 2007