biophysics
[/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈfɪz.ɪks/]
nounfeminine
biofísica
1. The science that applies physical principles and methods to biological systems and processes
Biophysics combines biology and physics to understand how molecules move within cells.
A biofísica combina biologia e física para entender como as moléculas se movem dentro das células.
2. The study of physical phenomena in living organisms, including energy transfer, molecular structures, and cellular mechanisms
Her research in biophysics focuses on protein folding mechanisms.
Sua pesquisa em biofísica concentra-se nos mecanismos de dobramento de proteínas.
Biophysics is a well-established interdisciplinary field in both Brazilian and North American scientific communities. In Brazil, biophysics research is conducted at major institutions like USP, UFRJ, and UNICAMP. The term 'biofísica' is the standard academic terminology in Portuguese-speaking countries. This field has gained increasing prominence due to advances in protein structure research and the growing importance of understanding biological systems at the molecular level.
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