Tiny insects known as sharpshooters excrete by catapulting urine drops at incredible accelerations. Their excretion…
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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.
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