Biophysics

Plants offer some of the most elegant applications of soft matter principles in Nature.

This book summarizes the theoretical and experimental studies confirming the concept of the liquid-crystalline nature of boundary lubrication in synovial joints.

Plants offer some of the most elegant applications of soft matter principles in Nature.

The aim of this volume is to describe the latest advances in microscopic methods, including integrated techniques, as applied to mycology.

We have considered it to be a demanding assignment to provide a complete exposition dealing with the nature of radiation, its effects, and protection against it to workers in health-related activities.

Ever since the early 1940's, electromagnetic energy in the nonionizing spectrum has contributed to the enhanced quality of life in a variety of ways.

Introduction to Proteins provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art introduction to the structure, function, and motion of proteins for students, faculty, and researchers at all levels.

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This authoritative volume explores advances in the techniques used to measure percutaneous penetration of drugs and chemicals to assess bioavailability and bioequivalence and discusses how they have been used in clinical and scientific investigations.

This book covers recent advances in the study of structure, function, and regulation of metabolite, protein and ion translocating channels, and transporters in mitochondria.

Cellular Endocrinology in Health and Disease, Second Edition, describes the underlying basis of endocrine function, providing an important tool to understand the fundamentals of endocrine diseases.

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This brief provides an in-depth overview of the physics of hadron therapy, ranging from the history to the latest contributions to the subject.

The book describes the theory of electromagnetic orientation in sharks and rays.

For the purpose of publication of these Proceedings, the original conference programme has been rearranged to provide a more logical sequence of presentation.

Current Topics in Bioenergetics, Volume 5 provides information pertinent to the molecular properties of purified enzymes and defined reactions.

Alcohol and Aldehyde Metabolizing Systems, Volume III: Intermediary Metabolism and Neurochemistry contains some of the papers presented at the Second International Symposium on Alcohol and Aldehyde Metabolizing Systems, held at the University of Pennsylvania in October 1976.

Biophysik ist die Lehre von physikalischen Vorgängen im lebenden System bzw.

In Volume 12, eminent international ornithologists further elucidate endocrinological correlates of mating strategies and hormones and reproductive behavior; assess the value of the 'brood reduction hypothesis' in explaining 'the paradox of hatching asynchrony'; and explore the validity and sensitivity of growth bands in feathers as an indication of nutritional condition and the use of feather banding in studying growth.

This book treats essentials from neurophysiology (Hodgkin-Huxley equations, synaptic transmission, prototype networks of neurons) and related mathematical concepts (dimensionality reductions, equilibria, bifurcations, limit cycles and phase plane analysis).

Understand and assess the sensory needs of people with dementia, and learn how to implement sensory modulation-based approaches for enriched care.

Judith Krawinkel zeigt anhand von Goldnanostrukturen, dass deren Interaktion mit Laserstrahlung das Potenzial hat, schonend und effizient Wirkstoffe in Zellen einzubringen, diese gezielt zu eliminieren oder genetisch zu manipulieren.

This book presents the fundamentals and the state of the art of the photophysics of molecular oxygen.

This book serves as an introduction to protein structure and function.

This bestselling reference bridges the gap between the introductory and highly specialized books dealing with aspects of food biochemistry for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the fi elds of food science, horticulture, animal science, dairy science and cereal chemistry.

This volume contains advances in microbial physiology, particularly: factors affecting the production of l-phenylacetylcarbinol by yeast.

A rich variety of books devoted to dynamical chaos, solitons, self-organization has appeared in recent years.

The New Benchmark for Understanding the Latest Developments of Ion ChannelsIon channels control the electrical properties of neurons and cardiac cells, mediate the detection and response to sensory stimuli, and regulate the response to physical stimuli.

Chemistry and Functions of Colicins contains the proceedings of a Conference on the Structure and Functions of Colicins, held during the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in May 1972.

This book covers the principles of laser interaction with biological cells and tissues of varying degrees of organization.

This second edition provides a cutting-edge overview of physical, technical and scientific aspects related to the widely used analytical method of confocal Raman microscopy.

The power of modelization in physics and in engineering is not in doubt, while in the biotechnological field many theoretical studies stop at the description level.

D''Arcy Thompson''s classic On Growth and Form looks at the way things grow and the shapes they take.

This book is essential reading for those interested in understanding current research trends in biomechanics at micro- and nanoscale levels.

Na Channels from Phyla to Function, the latest volume in the Current Topics in Membranes series, is targeted toward scientists and researchers in biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology, providing the necessary membrane research to assist them in discovering the current state of a particular field and in learning where that field is heading.

Processing and Turnover of Proteins and Organelles in the Cell is a collection of papers that tackles the problems of post-translational processes, along with the dynamics of cell components.

Osteopathy, and Bowen therapy in particular, emphasises the importance of making therapeutic pauses during treatments.

Carbon-Based Nanomaterials in Biosystems: Biophysical interface at Lower Dimensions provides a thoroughly comprehensive overview of all major aspects of carbon-based nanomaterials, their biophysical response, and biotechnological application.

Physical Biology of the Cell is a textbook for a first course in physical biology or biophysics for undergraduate or graduate students.

This book showcases the state of the art in the field of sensors and microsystems, revealing the impressive potential of novel methodologies and technologies.

Hormonal Proteins and Peptides: Prolactin, Volume VIII focuses on the broad spectrum of biological activities of prolactin among the vertebrates.

- Provides a forum for discussion of new discoveries, approaches, and ideas in molecular biology- Features contributions from leaders in their fields- Contains abundant references

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the structural, nanotribological and nanomechanical properties of skin with and without cream treatment as a function of operating environment.

This book showcases recent trends in brain-computer interface development.

The Nato Advanced Study Institute ASI 981171 was organised at the European Scientific Institute of Archamps (ESI , Archamps France) from October 26 to November 8, 2005.

A review of key topics in medical image perception science and practice, including associated techniques, illustrations and examples.

This book analyses the sustainability of membrane operations applied on an industrial scale, as well as that of those under investigation on lab/pilot scales, covering also the preparation of both polymeric and inorganic membranes.

Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows spend upwards of 15 years honing their research skills.

This book presents a thorough description and critical discussion of different approaches to measuring leg stiffness during vertical jumps, as well as practical applications.

This book contains fourteen chapters dealing with various aspects of the biomechanics of today.