biophysics Definition
bio·phys·ics (-fiz′iks)
noun
the study of biological phenomena using the principles and techniques of physics
biophysics Related Forms
bi′o·phys′i·cal adjective
bi′o·phys′i·cist noun
biophysics Usage Examples
Preposition: of
interaction: Candidates should have experience in crystal structure determination as well as an interest in the biophysics of protein:protein interaction.
Converse of object
study: I wanted to study Biophysics in particular, and no other University in Britain offered the course.
Adjective modifier
- molecular: Looking to the future growth areas that may have a big impact are nanotechnology, quantum computing and molecular biophysics.
- single: Single molecule biophysics is now yielding results for these enzymes, allowing the two methods to be evaluated side by side.
- cellular: Applicants should have a strong record of productivity and a background of research excellence in molecular biology, cell biology or cellular biophysics.
- modern: As the development of modern biophysics continues, there is no doubt there will be some breakthrough in the near future.
Modifies a noun
group: What goes on in the biophysics group at the Cavendish?
Noun used with modifier
- membrane: Each newsletter will be centered around a topical theme and this quarter's theme is membrane biophysics.
- molecule: Single molecule biophysics is now yielding results for these enzymes, allowing the two methods to be evaluated side by side.
- protein: Membrane protein biophysics, including structure, function, and folding.
- muscle: Many aspects of muscle biophysics have not been touched here.
Browse dictionary entries near biophysics
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