Introduction to Molecular Biophysics (Pure and Applied Physics)

Introduction to Molecular Biophysics (Pure and Applied Physics)

Introduction to Molecular Biophysics (Pure and Applied Physics)
By Jack A. Tuszynski, Michal Kurzynski

Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 584
Publication Date: 2003-02-26
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0849300398
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780849300394
Binding: Hardcover

Molecular biophysics is a rapidly growing field of research that plays an important role in elucidating the mysteries of life's molecules and their assemblies, as well as the relationship between their structure and function. Introduction to Molecular Biophysics fills an existing gap in the literature on this subject by providing the reader with the modern theoretical tools needed to understand life processes from a physical viewpoint. The authors review numerous topics of relevance to biophysics, including peptide chains, DNA structure and function, cytoplasm, membranes, and motor proteins. Each chapter is richly illustrated and contains numerous examples, references, and problems that make this book useful as both an inclusive reference work and textbook.

Summary: Interesting topics, insufficient depth
Rating: 3

I am a cell biologist that was looking for a comprehensive biophysics resource. The description of the book and the table of contents gave me reason to hope that this was the book I was seeking. Unfortunately, despite the book's stated aim to foster dialogue between physicists and biologists, this book assumes far too much of its readers. There is no glossary. Several terms are introduced without being defined or illustrated. Some sections are extremely short, while others spend a considerable amount of time describing examples of questionable relevance to the stated topic. That said, I did find several passages of the book stimulating and thought provoking. I very much liked the description of dead cells being "at equilibrium." This book is appropriate for graduate students and higher. I don't think this book would be very useful as a course text.

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