Methods in Molecular Biophysics: Structure, Dynamics, Function for Biology and Medicine (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781107056374)

Current techniques for studying biological macromolecules and their interactions are based on the application of physical methods, ranging from classical thermodynamics to more recently developed techniques for the detection and manipulation of single molecules. Reflecting the advances made in biophysics research over the past decade, and now including a new section on medical imaging, this new edition describes the physical methods used in modern biology. All key techniques are covered, including mass spectrometry, hydrodynamics, microscopy and imaging, diffraction and spectroscopy, electron microscopy, molecular dynamics simulations and nuclear magnetic resonance. Each method is explained in detail using examples of real-world applications. Short asides are provided throughout to ensure that explanations are accessible to life scientists, physicists and those with medical backgrounds. The book remains an unparalleled and comprehensive resource for graduate students of biophysics and medical physics in science and medical schools, as well as for research scientists looking for an introduction to techniques from across this interdisciplinary field.

Author: Nathan R. Zaccai, Igor N. Serdyuk, Joseph Zaccai
ISBN-10: 1107056373
ISBN-13: 9781107056374
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/18/2017
Pages: 702
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.75lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.60w x 1.60d