This field is evolving into a new discipline of singlemolecule cellular biophysics 3. Developed from the authors notes for a course that he has taught at mit for many years, these books provide a clear and logical explanation of the foundations of cell biophysics, teaching transport and the electrical properties of cells from a combined biological, physical, and. The cellular biophysics section continues a 30 year program of studying the mechanisms by which calcium acts as a signaling molecule within individual heart muscle cells, to trigger the contraction of the muscle and regulate the membrane ion currents that synchronize the beating of the whole heart. We thank project athena,especially its two directors steven lerman and earll murman,for their support. Cellular homeostasis is the effort of all living cells to maintain their intracellular content when facing. The first volume concentrates on transport mechanisms, beginning with diffusion at the microscopic and. It is a challenge to transfer these concepts to living objects such as cells, tissues, and entire organisms, where it is not certain if they are appropriate or even relevant. Weiss december 29, 1998 page xxv, seventh line, replace 3. Every word in the book entitled cellular biophysics, vols. Pdf molecular and cellular biophysics semantic scholar.
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