Electrophysiology: Basics, Methods, Modern Approaches and Applications

This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of cellular electrophysiology, covering bioelectric phenomena, ion-channel and carrier proteins, and methods and applications. It includes illustrations, diagrams, and questions to test understanding and references to relevant literature. It is a valuable resource for students of biology, chemistry, and physics with a special interest in biophysics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 213 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive and updated textbook provides a thorough exploration of cellular electrophysiology, spanning a wide range of topics from ancient bioelectric phenomena to contemporary concerns about electrosmog. While maintaining scientific accuracy, it offers a clear and concise presentation, encompassing both the diverse methods and modern applications of this field, as well as the fundamental biophysical principles underlying ion-channel and carrier proteins. Numerous illustrative and diagrammatic elements enhance the text, while a comprehensive table of Take-Home Messages summarizes key concepts in each chapter. Thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter challenge readers to test their understanding, and each section includes relevant references to primary literature for further exploration. This book serves as an invaluable resource for students pursuing studies in biology, chemistry, and physics, particularly those with a keen interest in biophysics.

Weight: 565g
Dimension: 240 x 168 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030864811
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2022