The Cell as a Machine
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Description
This unique introductory text explains cell functions using the engineering principles of robust devices. Adopting a process-based approach to understanding cell and tissue biology, it describes the molecular and mechanical features that enable the cell to be robust in operating its various components, and explores the ways in which molecular modules respond to environmental signals to execute complex functions. The design and operation of a variety of complex functions are covered, including engineering lipid bilayers to provide fluid boundaries and…
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Key features
- Uniquely links together the biology, biophysics, and engineering principles underlying cell functions
- Avoids complex mathematical treatments, making it accessible to students with only a basic mathematical background
- Additional information about many of the functions described in the book can be found online at www.mechanobio.info
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781107280809
- Series Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering
- Subjects Biomedical Engineering,Cell Biology and Developmental Biology,Engineering,Life Sciences
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 19 February 2018
- ISBN: 9781107052734
- Dimensions (mm): 246 x 189 mm
- Weight: 1.11kg
- Contains: 2 b/w illus. 136 colour illus.
- Page extent: 434 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 06 August 2018
- ISBN: 9781107280809
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