Description
Biophysics
Tools and Techniques
Author: Leake Mark C.
Language: EnglishSubjects for Biophysics:
Keywords
Biophysical Tool; DNA Origami; bulk ensemble methods; Optical Tweezers; single-molecule tools; Confocal Volume; live-cell and test tube methods; Structural Biology; physical science tools; DNA Molecule; biological questions; Fluorescence Emission; biological processes; Fret Efficiency; physical science instrumentation; Microscope Coverslip; tools and techniques of biophysics; TIRF Microscopy; Fluorescent Spots; Biophysical Techniques; Base Pairs; Optical Trap; AFM Force Spectroscopy; ATP Molecule; Dye Molecule; Structural Biology Tool; Image Analysis; Magnetic Tweezers; DNA Nanostructures; Model Organism; Optical Resolution Limit; Recombinant DNA; Single DNA Molecule
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An Up-to-Date Toolbox for Probing Biology
Biophysics: Tools and Techniques covers the experimental and theoretical tools and techniques of biophysics. It addresses the purpose, science, and application of all physical science instrumentation and analysis methods used in current research labs.
The book first presents the historical background, concepts, and motivation for using a physical science toolbox to understand biology. It then familiarizes undergraduate students from the physical sciences with essential biological knowledge.
The text subsequently focuses on experimental biophysical techniques that primarily detect biological components or measure/control biological forces. The author describes the science and application of key tools used in imaging, detection, general quantitation, and biomolecular interaction studies, which span multiple length and time scales of biological processes both in the test tube and in the living organism.
Moving on to theoretical biophysics tools, the book presents computational and analytical mathematical methods for tackling challenging biological questions including exam-style questions at the end of each chapter as well as step-by-step solved exercises. It concludes with a discussion of the future of this exciting field.
Future innovators will need to be trained in multidisciplinary science to be successful in industry, academia, and government support agencies. Addressing this challenge, this textbook educates future leaders on the development and application of novel physical science approaches to solve complex problems linked to biological questions.
Features:
- Provides the full, modern physical science toolbox of experimental and analytical techniques, such as bulk ensemble methods, single-molecule tools, and live-cell and test tube methods
- Incorporates worked examples for the most popular physical science tools, including full diagrams and a summary of the science involved in the application of the tool
- Reinforces the understanding of key concepts and biological questions
A solutions manual is available upon qualifying course adoption.
Introduction. Orientation for the bio-curious. Making light work in biology. Making light work harder in biology. Detection and imaging tools that use non-optical waves. Forces. Complementary experimental tools. Theoretical biophysics. Emerging biophysics techniques. Index.