biophysicist
1 of 1noun/ˌbaɪoʊˈfɪzɪsɪst/
Forms:biophysicists
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a scientist who applies principles and methods of physics to study biological systems and phenomena, aiming to understand life processes at the molecular and cellular levels
- The biophysicist used computational modeling to simulate protein folding dynamics in cells.
- Biophysicists study the mechanics of muscle contraction to understand how cells generate force and movement.
- Using spectroscopy techniques, biophysicists analyze the interactions between drugs and biomolecules in pharmacological research.
- Biophysicists investigate the electrical signals in neurons to comprehend brain function and neural communication.
- In biotechnology, biophysicists develop innovative techniques for gene editing and manipulating biological systems.