Atomic Force Microscopy for Nanoscale Biophysics

Atomic Force Microscopy for Nanoscale Biophysics
Author: Mi Li
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2023-02-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0323958338

Atomic Force Microscopy for Nanoscale Biophysics: From Single Molecules to Living Cells summarizes the applications of atomic force microscopy for the investigation of biomolecules and cells. The book discusses the methodology of AFM-based biomedical detection, diverse biological systems, and the combination of AFM with other complementary techniques. These state-of-the-art chapters empower researchers to address biological issues through the application of atomic force microscopy. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a unique, multifunctional tool for investigating the structures and properties of living biological systems under aqueous conditions with unprecedented spatiotemporal resolution. - Summarizes the recent progress of atomic force microscopy in biomedical applications - Presents the methods and skills of applying atomic force microscopy - Aids researchers in investigating the nanoscale biophysics of diverse biological systems

Nanoscale Biophysics of the Cell

Nanoscale Biophysics of the Cell
Author: Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2018-04-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319774654

Macroscopic cellular structures and functions are generally investigated using biological and biochemical approaches. But these methods are no longer adequate when one needs to penetrate deep into the small-scale structures and understand their functions. The cell is found to hold various physical structures, molecular machines, and processes that require physical and mathematical approaches to understand and indeed manipulate them. Disorders in general cellular compartments, perturbations in single molecular structures, drug distribution therein, and target specific drug-binding, etc. are mostly physical phenomena. This book will show how biophysics has revolutionized our way of addressing the science and technology of nanoscale structures of cells, and also describes the potential for manipulating the events that occur in them.

Open-Space Microfluidics

Open-Space Microfluidics
Author: Emmanuel Delamarche
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2018-01-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527696792

Summarizing the latest trends and the current state of this research field, this up-to-date book discusses in detail techniques to perform localized alterations on surfaces with great flexibility, including microfluidic probes, multifunctional nanopipettes and various surface patterning techniques, such as dip pen nanolithography. These techniques are also put in perspective in terms of applications and how they can be transformative of numerous (bio)chemical processes involving surfaces. The editors are from IBM Zurich, the pioneers and pacesetters in the field at the forefront of research in this new and rapidly expanding area.

Springer Handbook of Microscopy

Springer Handbook of Microscopy
Author: Peter W. Hawkes
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1561
Release: 2019-11-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030000699

This book features reviews by leading experts on the methods and applications of modern forms of microscopy. The recent awards of Nobel Prizes awarded for super-resolution optical microscopy and cryo-electron microscopy have demonstrated the rich scientific opportunities for research in novel microscopies. Earlier Nobel Prizes for electron microscopy (the instrument itself and applications to biology), scanning probe microscopy and holography are a reminder of the central role of microscopy in modern science, from the study of nanostructures in materials science, physics and chemistry to structural biology. Separate chapters are devoted to confocal, fluorescent and related novel optical microscopies, coherent diffractive imaging, scanning probe microscopy, transmission electron microscopy in all its modes from aberration corrected and analytical to in-situ and time-resolved, low energy electron microscopy, photoelectron microscopy, cryo-electron microscopy in biology, and also ion microscopy. In addition to serving as an essential reference for researchers and teachers in the fields such as materials science, condensed matter physics, solid-state chemistry, structural biology and the molecular sciences generally, the Springer Handbook of Microscopy is a unified, coherent and pedagogically attractive text for advanced students who need an authoritative yet accessible guide to the science and practice of microscopy.

Amplitude Modulation Atomic Force Microscopy

Amplitude Modulation Atomic Force Microscopy
Author: Ricardo García
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2011-08-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 352764394X

Filling a gap in the literature, this book features in-depth discussions on amplitude modulation AFM, providing an overview of the theory, instrumental considerations and applications of the technique in both academia and industry. As such, it includes examples from material science, soft condensed matter, molecular biology, and biophysics, among others. The text is written in such a way as to enable readers from different backgrounds and levels of expertise to find the information suitable for their needs.

Correlative Imaging

Correlative Imaging
Author: Paul Verkade
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2019-11-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119086450

Brings a fresh point of view to the current state of correlative imaging and the future of the field This book provides contributions from international experts on correlative imaging, describing their vision of future developments in the field based on where it is today. Starting with a brief historical overview of how the field evolved, it presents the latest developments in microscopy that facilitate the correlative workflow. It also discusses the need for an ideal correlative probe, applications in proteomic and elemental analysis, interpretation methods, and how correlative imaging can incorporate force microscopy, soft x-ray tomography, and volume electron microscopy techniques. Work on placing individual molecules within cells is also featured. Correlative Imaging: Focusing on the Future offers in-depth chapters on: correlative imaging from an LM perspective; the importance of sample processing for correlative imaging; correlative light and volume EM; correlation with scanning probe microscopies; and integrated microscopy. It looks at: cryo-correlative microscopy; correlative cryo soft X-ray imaging; and array tomography. Hydrated-state correlative imaging in vacuo, correlating data from different imaging modalities, and big data in correlative imaging are also considered. Brings a fresh view to one of the hottest topics within the imaging community: the correlative imaging field Discusses current research and offers expert thoughts on the field’s future developments Presented by internationally-recognized editors and contributors with extensive experience in research and applications Of interest to scientists working in the fields of imaging, structural biology, cell biology, developmental biology, neurobiology, cancer biology, infection and immunity, biomaterials and biomedicine Part of the Wiley–Royal Microscopical Society series Correlative Imaging: Focusing on the Future will appeal to those working in the expanding field of the biosciences, correlative microscopy and related microscopic areas. It will also benefit graduate students working in microscopy, as well as anyone working in the microscopy imaging field in biomedical research.

Technology in Forensic Science

Technology in Forensic Science
Author: Deepak Rawtani
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2020-11-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3527347623

The book "Technology in Forensic Science" provides an integrated approach by reviewing the usage of modern forensic tools as well as the methods for interpretation of the results. Starting with best practices on sample taking, the book then reviews analytical methods such as high-resolution microscopy and chromatography, biometric approaches, and advanced sensor technology as well as emerging technologies such as nanotechnology and taggant technology. It concludes with an outlook to emerging methods such as AI-based approaches to forensic investigations.

Methods in Molecular Biophysics

Methods in Molecular Biophysics
Author: Nathan R. Zaccai
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 710
Release: 2017-05-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1108508804

Current techniques for studying biological macromolecules and their interactions are based on the application of physical methods, ranging from classical thermodynamics to more recently developed techniques for the detection and manipulation of single molecules. Reflecting the advances made in biophysics research over the past decade, and now including a new section on medical imaging, this new edition describes the physical methods used in modern biology. All key techniques are covered, including mass spectrometry, hydrodynamics, microscopy and imaging, diffraction and spectroscopy, electron microscopy, molecular dynamics simulations and nuclear magnetic resonance. Each method is explained in detail using examples of real-world applications. Short asides are provided throughout to ensure that explanations are accessible to life scientists, physicists and those with medical backgrounds. The book remains an unparalleled and comprehensive resource for graduate students of biophysics and medical physics in science and medical schools, as well as for research scientists looking for an introduction to techniques from across this interdisciplinary field.

Principles of Nano-Optics

Principles of Nano-Optics
Author: Lukas Novotny
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 583
Release: 2012-09-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1107005469

Fully revised and in its second edition, this standard reference on nano-optics is ideal for graduate students and researchers alike.