Our knowledge of biological macromolecules and their interactions is based on the application of physical methods, ranging from classical thermodynamics to recently developed techniques for the detection and manipulation of single molecules. These methods, which include mass spectrometry, hydrodynamics, microscopy, diffraction and crystallography, electron microscopy, molecular dynamics simulations, and nuclear magnetic resonance, are complementary; each has its specific advantages and limitations. Organised by method, this textbook provides descriptions and examples of applications for the key physical methods in modern biology. It is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and graduate students of molecular biophysics in science and medical schools, as well as research scientists looking for an introduction to techniques beyond their specialty. As appropriate for this interdisciplinary field, the book includes short asides to explain physics aspects to biologists and biology aspects to physicists.

Spis treści:
Foreword
Preface
1. Biological macromolecules and physical tools
2. Mass spectroscopy
3. Thermodynamics
4. Hydrodynamics
5. Optical spectroscopy
6. Optical microscopy
7. X-ray and neutron diffraction
8. Electron diffraction
9. Molecular dynamics
10. Nuclear magnetic resonance
References.

ISBN13	9780521815246
ISBN10	052181524X
Autor	Igor N. Serdyuk, Nathan R. Zaccai, Joseph Zaccai
Oprawa	Hardback
Rok Wydania	2007-03-29
Ilość stron	1136
Wymiary książki	254 x 200 mm
Tematy	Biophysics