Biophysics

Biophysics (also biological physics) is an interdisciplinary science that applies theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology.

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Biophysics research today comprises a number of specific biological studies, which do not share a unique identifying factor, or subject themselves to clear and concise definitions. This is the result of biophysics' relatively recent appearance as a scientific discipline. The studies included under the umbrella of biophysics range from sequence comparison to neural networks. In the recent past, biophysics included creating mechanical limbs and nanomachines to regulate biological functions. Nowadays, these are more commonly referred to as belonging to the fields of bioengineering and nanotechnology respectively. We may expect these definitions to further refine themselves.

Related Topics:
Sequence comparison - Neural network - Bioengineering - Nanotechnology

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