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Record Nr.

UNINA9910253887103321

Autore

Rettinger Jürgen

Titolo

Electrophysiology : Basics, Modern Approaches and Applications / / by Jürgen Rettinger, Silvia Schwarz, Wolfgang Schwarz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-30012-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XIII, 162 p. 158 illus. in color.)

Disciplina

612.813

Soggetti

Human physiology

Biophysics

Human Physiology

Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Introduction -- 2. Basics: Theory -- 3. Basics: Methods -- 4. Automated Electrophysiology -- 5. Ion-selective Channels -- 6. Theory of Excitability -- 7. Carrier-mediated Transport -- 8. Example of Application of Electrophysiology -- Appendix -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

This textbook presents a broad overview of topics concerning cellular electrophysiology – covering topics ranging from bioelectric phenomena recognized as far back as ancient Egypt to popular topics on the dangers of electrosmog. Without sacrificing scientific precision, this clear and concise work presents on the one hand the different methods and applications, on the other hand the biophysical fundamentals of ion-channel and carrier proteins. Numerous and carefully selected illustrations and diagrams supplement the text, while questions at the end of each chapter allow readers to test their understanding. Each section also includes references to relevant original literature for further reading. The book offers a valuable resource for students of biology, chemistry and physics with a special interest in biophysics.