A new model demonstrates that chasing interactions can induce dynamical patterns in the organization of…
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Biophysics is an interdisciplinary science that applies the principles and methods of physics to understand how biological systems function at every level, from atoms and molecules to cells, organisms, and ecosystems. It integrates concepts from fields like quantum chemistry, thermodynamics, and mechanics to study the structure and behavior of biological molecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Biophysicists use tools such as X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and cryo-electron microscopy to visualize the structures of biomolecules and their dynamic interactions. They also employ computational models and simulations to predict how changes in structure affect function. This approach is fundamental in developing pharmaceuticals, understanding disease mechanisms, and exploring the physical underpinnings of biological processes. Biophysics is pivotal in advancing fields such as neurobiology, ecology, and genetics by providing a quantitative framework to study complex biological systems.
“Assembly Theory,” a pioneering theoretical framework bridging physics and biology, offers transformative insights into biological…
Fat serves as an essential component of the human body, functioning not only as an…
The dynamic interplay where high-performance computing converges with biophysical exploration is pushing the frontiers of…
The physics of cell communication: ISTA scientists successfully model cell dynamics. Like us, cells communicate.…
A new model helps to understand the self-organization of molecules into living structures. One potential…
Göttingen University researchers discover surprising properties of the cytoskeleton. Most biological cells have a fixed…
A dynamic network within the nuclear envelope’s pores obstructs dangerous intruders. Tiny pores within the…
We rely on temporary protein-protein bonds for essential processes including enzymatic reactions, antibody binding, and…
How little-known brain cells help to reduce the activity of overexcited neurons during acute stress.…
Molecular modeling suggests structural consequences of an early protein mutation that promoted viral transmission. RIKEN…
Cells possess a remarkable ability to organize their interiors using minuscule protein machines known as…
Researchers have studied California blackworms to understand the rapid untangling of tangled active matter, potentially…
California blackworms tangle themselves up by the thousands, then separate in a split second. Their…
Georgia Tech and MIT researchers have used ultrasound imaging and meticulous data tracking to understand…
Life comes in all shapes in sizes, but some sizes are more popular than others,…
Assessing how energy-generating synthetic organelles could sustain artificial cells. Researchers have assessed the progress and…
Rutgers researchers conduct survey on the body sizes of Earth’s organisms. Life may come in…