{"product_id":"the-physics-of-bacteria-from-cells-to-biofilms-hardback-9781009313520","title":"The Physics of Bacteria; From Cells to Biofilms (Hardback) 9781009313520","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Physics of Bacteria\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFrom Cells to Biofilms\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book provides an up-to-date primer on bacterial biophysics for physical scientists, mathematicians and microbiologists.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eThomas Andrew Waigh (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009313520, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 19 December 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e382 pages\u003cbr\u003e26.5 x 18.8 x 2.9 cm, 0.892 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This is a book aimed at bridging between physics, and more specifically soft matter physics, and the behaviour of bacteria. It starts off by considering the relevant physics and goes on to consider some basic facts about bacteria which will be needed in order to understand its application. The final third of the book gives a more detailed discussion of the physics of aggregates of interacting bacteria, for instance in biofilms. It will be invaluable for researchers setting out in the field, and also for final year undergraduates who are interested in the interface between physics and this particular branch of biology. With a comprehensive set of references for those who want to delve further into the topic, it is written in an accessible way for those who want a general introduction, in short chapters each describing a particular aspect of the field.' Athene Donald, University of Cambridge\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eBacteria are the most ubiquitous life-forms on Earth, and are studied extensively to gain insight into their function and understand how they interact with their environment. In recent years, bacterial biophysics has added a new dimension to this research by using the tools of physics to investigate the quantitative principles that underpin these cellular systems. This book provides a modern and cohesive introduction to bacterial biophysics, with a focus on biofilms, slimes and capsules. In the first of three sections, key techniques and models from the physical sciences that can be applied to bacterial problems are presented. Section 2 then provides a bacterial microbiology primer for physical scientists and an examination of single-cell phenomena. The final section explores interacting bacteria and biofilms from a physical perspective. Ideal for physics graduates interested in this important field, this book is also relevant for researchers in physical chemistry, bioengineering, mathematics and microbiology.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Physical Tools: 1. How to track cells and molecules\u003cbr\u003e 2. Statistics of bacterial motility\u003cbr\u003e 3. The electrochemical potential of a cell\u003cbr\u003e 4. Mesoscopic forces and adhesion\u003cbr\u003e 5. Reaction-diffusion equations\u003cbr\u003e 6. Polymeric structure and dynamics\u003cbr\u003e 7. Colloidal structure and dynamics\u003cbr\u003e 8. Liquid crystals\u003cbr\u003e 9. Low Reynolds number hydrodynamics\u003cbr\u003e 10. Viscoelasticity\u003cbr\u003e 11. Systems biology\u003cbr\u003e 12. Non-linear dynamics\u003cbr\u003e 13. Experimental characterisation techniques\u003cbr\u003e 14. Machine learning\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Single Bacteria: 15. An introduction to bacteria\u003cbr\u003e 16. Growth of bacteria\u003cbr\u003e 17. Motility\u003cbr\u003e 18. Chemotaxis and detection\u003cbr\u003e 19. Molecular machines\u003cbr\u003e 20. Capsules and slimes\u003cbr\u003e Section III. Interacting Bacteria and Biofilms: 21. Dynamics and viscoelasticity of suspensions and biofilms\u003cbr\u003e 22. Interacting populations\u003cbr\u003e 23. Biofilm formation\u003cbr\u003e 24. Action of antibiotics – a physical perspective\u003cbr\u003e 25. Bacterial diseases\u003cbr\u003e 26. Systems biology and synthetic biology with biofilms\u003cbr\u003e 27. Simulation of cells and biofilms 12\u003cbr\u003e 28. Communication between bacteria\u003cbr\u003e 29. Bacteria and electricity\u003cbr\u003e 30. Manipulation of biofilms\u003cbr\u003e 31. Other applications\u003cbr\u003e Appendix.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Biophysics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biophysics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biophysics%20%5BPHVN%5D%22\"\u003ePHVN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52501370962200,"sku":"9781009313520","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009313520i.jpg?v=1786234202","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-physics-of-bacteria-from-cells-to-biofilms-hardback-9781009313520","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}