Encyclopedia Of Biophysics

The Encyclopedia of Biophysics is envisioned both as an easily accessible source of information and as a route into the scientific literature. It consists of two parts, Techniques and Systems.In the Techniques sections, each of the wide range of methods which fall under the heading of Biophysics are explained in detail, together with the value and the limitations of the information each provides. In the Systems sections, biophysical approaches to particular biological systems or problems from protein and nucleic acid structure to membranes, ion channels and receptors are described. Thus the Encyclopedia is intended to provide a resource both for biophysicists interested in approaches outside their immediate sub-discipline and for people coming to biophysics from either the physical or biological direction.

The Encyclopedia of Biophysics is envisioned both as an easily accessible source of information and as an introductory guide to the scientific literature. It includes entries describing both Techniques and Systems. In the Techniques entries, each of the wide range of methods which fall under the heading of Biophysics are explained in detail, together with the value and the limitations of the information each provides. Techniques covered range from diffraction (X-ray, electron and neutron) through a wide range of spectroscopic methods (X-ray, optical, EPR, NMR) to imaging (from electron microscopy to live cell imaging and MRI), as well as computational and simulation approaches. In the Systems entries, biophysical approaches to specific biological systems or problems – from protein and nucleic acid structure to membranes, ion channels and receptors – are described. These sections, which place emphasis on the integration of the different techniques, therefore provide an inroad into Biophysics from a biological more than from a technique-oriented physical/chemical perspective. Thus the Encyclopedia is intended to provide a resource both for biophysicists interested in methods beyond those used in their immediate sub-discipline and for those readers who are approaching biophysics from either a physical or biological background.

Written for a broad, cross-disciplinary audience, the Encyclopedia of Biological Chemistry addresses the fundamental discipline of biological chemistry, including biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and biophysics. This comprehensive encyclopedia covers all areas of biological chemistry in 500 entries written by more than 400 selected international experts. Articles are generously illustrated including more than 700 images in full color. Written for students, science journalists, and scientists seeking a concise introduction to specific topics, each entry contains general background and term definitions as well as a comprehensive review of the current research in the field. (Midwest).

The 4-volume Encyclopedia of Biological Chemistry, Second Edition, represents the current state of a dynamic and crucial field of study. The Encyclopedia pulls together over 500 articles that help define and explore contemporary biochemistry, with content experts carefully chosen by the Editorial Board to assure both breadth and depth in its coverage. Editors-In-Chief William J. Lennarz and M. Daniel Lane have crafted a work that proceeds from the acknowledgement that understanding every living process-from physiology, to immunology, and genetics-is impossible without a grasp on the basic chemistry that provides its underpinning. Each article in the work provides an up-to-date snapshot of a given topic, written by experts, as well as suggestions for further readings for students and researcher wishing to go into greater depth. Available on-line via SciVerse ScienceDirect, the functionality of the Encyclopedia will provide easy linking to referenced articles, electronic searching, as well an online index and glossary to aid comprehension and searchability. This 4-volume set, thoroughly up-to-date and comprehensive, expertly captures this fast-moving field Curated by two esteemed editors-in-chief and an illustrious team of editors and contributors, representing the state of the field Suggestions for further readings offer researchers and students avenues for deeper exploration; a wide-ranging glossary aids comprehension

The Main Object Of This Two Volumes Encyclopaedic Dictionary Of Biophysics Is To Provide A Comprehensive Knowledge On The Relationships Between Physical Properties, Chemical Constituents And Biological Functions Of All Living Cells. Approximately 117 Entries And 485 Figures Are Included In This Encyclopaedia As One Continuous A Z Format Which Will Help Readers In Predicting The Chemical Composition Of A Substance From Its Physical Properties, With Great Accuracy And Vice Versa. In The Recent Years We Have Seen A Remarkable Increase Of The Interest In Biophysical Methods For The Investigation Of Structure-Function Relationships In Proteins At The Molecular Level, Cell Organelles, And Whole Body Parts. At This Stage Of Interdisciplinary Thinking, An Effort Like The Present One Is Laudable, Deserving Better Encouragement. Our Attempt Is To Put Many Treatises In Unambiguous Manner And To Find Out Certain Correlations Which Are Not Yet Explored.

This handbook and reference condenses the biophysics and biomedical contents of the renowned Encyclopedia of Applied Physics in one handy volume. Twenty-eight carefully written overview articles cover the latest research, including single molecule spectroscopy, biosensors and cellular biomechanics. Readers benefit from concise summaries of the fundamentals, methods and applications, backed by detailed tables of contents for quick access, and glossaries of terms, as well as detailed lists of references and further reading. For libraries and R&D teams in academia and industry.