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1. An Introduction to Environmental Biophysics by Gaylon S. Campbell, John M. Norman | |
Paperback: 286
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(1997-12-19)
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An excellent introductory text or quick reference
A dense book for a complex topic
excellent and unique update in the subject |
2. The Biophysics Basis for Acupuncture and Health by Shui Yin Lo | |
Paperback: 162
Pages
(2004-01)
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A Multifaceted Perspective on Health, Energy and the Physical Environment
the biophysics basis for acupuncture and health |
3. Biophysics of Computation: Information Processing in Single Neurons (Computational Neuroscience) by Christof Koch | |
Paperback: 588
Pages
(2004-10-28)
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The Paganini of Computational Neuroscience Writes Variations on Do Re Mi
Single Neuron Computational Modeling
How smart is a neuron? All of the above comprises an extended introduction to Chapters 17 to 19, which: `synthesize the previously learned lessons into a complete account of the events occurring in realistic dendritic trees with all of their attendant nonlinearities'. `We will see', the author writes, `that dendrites can indeed be very powerful, nontraditional computational devices, implementing a number of continuous operations.' Thus Biophysics of Computation offers a definitive statement for the direction in which the neural research of the new century should go. Chapter 20, the penultimate, discusses several speculations for non-neural computation in the brain, ranging from molecular computing below the level of a single neuron to the effects of chemical diffusants (nitric oxide, calcium ions, carbon monoxide, etc.) on large numbers of neurons. Although this entire area has been neglected by most of the neuroscience community, Koch points out that there are no good reasons for doing so. As we enter the new century, neuroscientists should keep their minds open. Finally, in the summary of Chapter 21, seven problems for future research projects are listed, emphasizing that the investigation of information processing in single neurons is very much a work in progress. It is of interest to examine these `strategic questions' as they reveal the author's intuitions about possible directions of future developments. (Note that these are not direct quotes, as I have taken the liberty of summarizing Koch's questions.) (1) How can the operation of multiplication be implemented at the level of a single neuron? As these questions indicate, Koch is not merely concerned with understanding ``Thinking about brain style computation requires a certain frame of mind, related to but distinctly different from that of the biophysicist. For instance, how should we think of a chemical synapse? In terms of complicated pre- and post-synaptic elements? Ionic channels? Calcium binding proteins? Or as a non-reciprocal and stochastic switching device that transmits a binary signal rapidly between two neurons and remembers its history of usage? The answer is that we must be concerned with both aspects, with biophysics as well as computation.'' This excellent book is evidently a labour of love, stemming from the author's 1982 doctoral thesis on information processing in dendritic trees. As far as I can tell all relevant aspects of neural processing are considered, with what seem to me to be just the proper amounts of emphasis. The writing style is precise and rigorous without being stuffy, and the many references to a fifty-page bibliography will be of enormous value to young researchers starting out in this field. In addition to its obvious value for those engaged in experimental, theoretical or numerical studies of neuronal behaviour Biophysics of Computation would also work well as the text for an introductory course in neural dynamics, perhaps as part of a neuroscience program. Alwyn Scott
brief & comprehensive We don't know much about biological neurons. We don't really understand how they perform computation. Yet we have some models, approximations of the models, and theories of how the model neurons get organized to do computation. These are summarized in this book in a breif & comprehensive manner. Some notes: 1) Portions of the book may be found in greater detail elsewhere. 2) The book is more about biophysics than compuation.
Excellent, a good place to start The possibility exists thatthe neuron is a multichannel device, a cable rather than a wire. The modelis attractive because a multichannel nerve would enable us to think as fastas we do.Because nerve impulses are so very slow moving, each successiveimpulse might,(contrary to everything we thought we knew)be rich ininformation.A multichannel neuron has the power to convey, with eachsingle all-or-nothing impulse,graded information.For example, to 20discrete channels, one can assign 20 distinct tiers of meaning, and eachchannel can thus "mean" a level of intensity between 1 and 20. The phenomenon can easily escape detection because such a neuron appears,to conventional instruments,to convey only the classically blank,binaryimpulse that is so confidently presented to us on the first page of everyneurobiology text, and in summary in this book as well. To create acontinuous longitudinal information channel running the full length of anaxon membrane,one would simply link each ion portal to its next doorneighbor. A conformation change in one portal induces a conformation changein the next in line.A domino effect more intuitively satisfying, perhaps,than the familiar waveguide or cable models of membrane depolarizationreiterated here. One can visualize many parallel tracks, a corduroymembrane. Possibly linear, possibly helical.Linked receptors arecommonplace. The molecular structure of the potassium channel has beenpublished recently, and so we are now finally working at the level where amultichannel membrane can be detected.It is a theoretical construct butif each single impulse carries information, then the computational burdenon the nervous system is vastly reduced, and the physiological meaning ofintensively studied structures like the synapse suddenly changes. Themeaning of several of the models presented in this book also changes, oftenin quite intriguing ways. ... Read more |
4. Biophysics: An Introduction by Rodney Cotterill | |
Paperback: 408
Pages
(2002-06-15)
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complete and formal introduction |
5. Methods in Molecular Biophysics: Structure, Dynamics, Function by Igor N. Serdyuk, Nathan R. Zaccai, Joseph Zaccai | |
Hardcover: 1136
Pages
(2007-05-14)
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In very good shape~
Great coverage, needs work though |
6. Cellular Biophysics, Vols. 1 and 2 by T. F. Weiss | |
Hardcover: 1318
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(1996-03-06)
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Wonderful |
7. Molecular and Cellular Biophysics by Meyer B. Jackson | |
Paperback: 528
Pages
(2006-03-20)
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Great book to use on your own
Biophysics
Very inclusive graduate level text |
8. Introductory Biophysics: Perspectives on the Living State by James Claycomb, Jonathan Tran | |
Hardcover: 368
Pages
(2010-04-01)
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9. Molecular Biophysics: Structures in Motion by Michel Daune | |
Paperback: 528
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(1999-04-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description The book is organized into five parts: * conformation of biopolymers * dynamics of biopolymers * hydration of biopolymers * biopolymers as polyelectrolytes *association between molecules The author adopts a multi-disciplinary approach and limits mathematics only to what is strictly necessary for the development of the subject. The text should be suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds in biology, physics or chemistry taking advanced courses in molecular biophysics or biophysical chemistry. Customer Reviews (3)
Strictly Molecular
It is a good book for a physicist to enter biophysics field. Due to its wide covering, the content of the book is not so valuable for a advanced biophysicist.
BIOPOLYMERS A' LA CARTE |
10. Biophysics: An Introduction by Roland Glaser | |
Paperback: 362
Pages
(2010-11-30)
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good introductory work
Excellent starting for Biophysics |
11. Introduction to Molecular Biophysics (Pure and Applied Physics) by Jack A. Tuszynski, Michal Kurzynski | |
Hardcover: 584
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(2003-02-26)
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Interesting topics, insufficient depth |
12. Methods in Modern Biophysics by Bengt Nölting | |
Paperback: 273
Pages
(2009-10-05)
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Editorial Review Product Description Incorporating recent dramatic advances, this textbook presents a fresh and timely introduction to modern biophysical methods. An array of new, faster and higher-power biophysical methods now enables scientists to examine the mysteries of life at a molecular level. This innovative text surveys and explains the ten key biophysical methods, including those related to biophysical nanotechnology, scanning probe microscopy, X-ray crystallography, ion mobility spectrometry, mass spectrometry, proteomics, and protein folding and structure. Incorporating much information previously unavailable in tutorial form, Nölting employs worked examples and about 270 illustrations to fully detail the techniques and their underlying mechanisms. Methods in Modern Biophysics is written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, researchers, lecturers, and professors in biophysics, biochemistry and related fields. Special features in the 3rd edition: Introduces rapid partial protein ladder sequencing - an important method for fast and highly sensitive identification of proteins, describes the determination of interaction surfaces in protein complexes by mass spectrometric mapping of binding of chemical linkers - a method to support the high-resolution structural analysis of large macromolecular assemblies. Customer Reviews (11)
Excellent source for latest biophysical methods
Highly recommended
Lots of novel methods!
A necessary guide for biophysics/biochemistry students
A fantastic textbook for Biophysics |
13. Theoretical Molecular Biophysics (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) by Philipp O. J. Scherer, Sighart F. Fischer | |
Hardcover: 371
Pages
(2010-07-13)
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14. Muscle Biophysics: From Molecules to Cells (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology) | |
Hardcover: 353
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(2010-09-14)
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15. Basic Biophysics for Biology by Edward K. Yeargers | |
Hardcover: 224
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(1992-09-30)
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16. High Pressure Effects in Biophysics and Enzymology | |
Hardcover: 400
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(1996-09-12)
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17. The Physics of Proteins: An Introduction to Biological Physics and Molecular Biophysics (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) by Hans Frauenfelder | |
Hardcover: 448
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(2010-06-10)
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Editorial Review Product Description Provides an introduction to the structure and function of biomolecules --- especially proteins --- and the physical tools used to investigate them The discussion concentrates on physical tools and properties, emphasizing techniques that are contributing to new developments and avoiding those that are already well established and whose results have already been exploited fully New tools appear regularly - synchrotron radiation, proton radiology, holography, optical tweezers, and muon radiography, for example, have all been used to open new areas of understanding |
18. Handbook of Single-Molecule Biophysics | |
Hardcover: 648
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19. Introduction to the Biophysics of Activated Water by Igor V. Smirnov, Vladimir I. Vysotskii, Alla A. Kornilova | |
Paperback: 164
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(2005-04-30)
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20. Applied Biophysics of Activated Water: The Physical Properties, Biological Effects and Medical Applications of MRET Activated Water by Vladimir I. Vysotskii, Alla A. Kornilova, Igor V. Smirnov | |
Hardcover: 340
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(2009-07-06)
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Editorial Review Product Description The results demonstrate a significant influence of activated water on higher plants (vegetable crops), sterile plants, and callus tissues. It is shown that the activation of water under definite conditions gives rise to the appearance of very strong bactericidal properties: activated water inhibits the development of pathogenic microbiological cultures by tens and hundreds of times more strongly, and can be used for sterilization. In addition, a potent positive effect of activated water on the prevention and treatment of cancer in mice has been observed, and its efficacy compared to that of chemotherapy is discussed in the book. The information provided in this book is supported by intensive experimental data and developed theories. The research programs were conducted at the authors' laboratories in Ukraine and Russia as well as at research facilities located in the USA. |
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