Biological Physics

Biological Physics

This text focuses on new results in molecular motors, self-assembly, and single-molecule manipulation that have revolutionized the field in recent years, and integrates these topics with classical results. The text also provides foundational material for the emerging field of nanotechnology. Now in paperback, this updated edition has new end-of-chapter problems giving fresh options for assignments and exams; and an updated Chapter on Enzymes and Molecular Machines, for a thoroughly up-to-date look at our rapidly evolving understanding of molecular motors.

Table of contents:
PART I: MYSTERIES, METAPHORS, MODELS
What the Ancients Knew
What's Inside Cells
PART II: DIFFUSION, DISSIPATION, DRIVE
The Molecular Dance
Random Walks, Friction, and Diffusion
Life in the Slow Lane: The Low Reynolds-Number World
Entropy, Temperature, and Free Energy
Entropic Forces at Work
Chemical Forces and Self-Assembly
PART III: MOLECULES, MACHINES, MECHANISMS
Cooperative Transitions in Macromolecules
Enzymes and Molecular Machines
Machines in Membranes
Nerve Impulses
Global List of Symbols and Units
Numerical Values
Index

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Philip Nelson

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From the contents:
PART I: MYSTERIES, METAPHORS, MODELS - What the Ancients Knew - What's Inside Cells - PART II: DIFFUSION, DISSIPATION, DRIVE - The Molecular Dance - Random Walks, Friction, and Diffusion - Life in the Slow Lane: The Low Reynolds-Number World - Entropy, Temperature, and Free Energy - Entropic Forces at Work - Chemical Forces and Self-Assembly - PART III: MOLECULES, MACHINES, MECHANISMS - Cooperative Transitions in Macromolecules - Enzymes and Molecular Machines - Machines in Membranes - Nerve Impulses - Global List of Symbols and Units - Numerical Values - Index