Biology And Computation A Physicist S Choice

Author : H Gutfreund,G Toulouse
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1994-03-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814504140

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Biology and Computation: A Physicist's Choice by H Gutfreund,G Toulouse Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive review of the works in the rapidly evolving field of neural networks and brain studies. Its purpose is two-fold: to help physicists entering this field to get a broader view of the context of the domain, and to help scientists of other disciplines to reach a better understanding of the physicists' contributions within a context of perspectives they can relate to. Included in the volume are 68 carefully selected, high quality reprints to provide the volume with both breadth and depth. It is organized into 5 sections and 22 chapters, both the sections and chapters being preceded by introductory comments by the editors. Contents:Setting the Stage:Forewords; Introductory WarningsPhysics, Biology, ComputationComputer and Brain; Logic and StatisticsSome Perceptual Facts and IssuesBiological Concepts and Methods; Computational Goals and Means:Mental RepresentationsInformation Theory and PerceptionNeuroanatomyAspects of BiocomputationModes of Computation; Processing and Learning:Neural NetworksParallel AlgorithmsGeneralization; Learning a RuleEarly Sensory ProcessingNeural CodesBrain Areas, Circuits and Dynamics:Sensory and Motor PathwaysBridges between Psychophysics and PhysiologyStructures and Functions of Various Brain AreasRepresentations of Space in the BrainOscillations and SynchronyDebates and Speculations:Theory-Experiment InterplayRoles of RetroactivationComputational StrategiesLanguage and Consciousness Readership: Neuroscientists, physicists and biologists. keywords:Algorithms;Behaviour;Brain;Coding;Cognition;Computation;Learning;Memory;Mind;Neural Networks;Perception “This is a valuable collection of important reprints of articles related to neural computation, compiled and edited by two physicists who have made significant personal contributions to the statistical physics of neural networks and other complex strongly interacting many-body systems … The book represents a very valuable cultural cross-field collection to assist scientists in any one of the sub-disciplines of neural networks to appreciate the important aspects of the others. As such it has a clear place in the library of any institution where neuroscience is practiced, by scientists from whatever discipline.” Network: Computation in Neural Systems

Author : H. Gutfreund,G. Toulouse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Neural circuitry
ISBN : OCLC:30807877

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Biology and Computation by H. Gutfreund,G. Toulouse Pdf

Author : Philip N. Benfey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : SCIENCE
ISBN : 1621820343

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Quickstart Molecular Biology by Philip N. Benfey Pdf

"This book is an introductory course in molecular biology for mathematicians, physicists, and engineers. It covers the basic features of DNA, proteins, and cells but in the context of recent technological advances, such as next-generation sequencing and high-throughput screens, and their applications. This enables readers to move rapidly from the b

Author : Dietrich Stauffer,Suzana Maria Moss de Oliveira,Paulo Murilo Castro de Oliveira,Jorge Simoes de Sá Martins
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080462022

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Biology, Sociology, Geology by Computational Physicists by Dietrich Stauffer,Suzana Maria Moss de Oliveira,Paulo Murilo Castro de Oliveira,Jorge Simoes de Sá Martins Pdf

The book requires only rudimentary physics knowledge but ability to program computers creatively and to keep the mind open to simple and not so simple models, based in individuals, for the living world around us. * Interdisciplinary coverage * Research oriented * Contains and explains programs * Based on recent discoveries * Little special knowledge required besides programming * Suitable for undergraduate and graduate research projects

Author : Clas Blomberg
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080554644

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Physics of Life by Clas Blomberg Pdf

The purpose of the book is to give a survey of the physics that is relevant for biological applications, and also to discuss what kind of biology needs physics. The book gives a broad account of basic physics, relevant for the applications and various applications from properties of proteins to processes in the cell to wider themes such as the brain, the origin of life and evolution. It also considers general questions of common interest such as reductionism, determinism and randomness, where the physics view often is misunderstood. The subtle balance between order and disorder is a repeated theme appearing in many contexts. There are descriptive parts which shall be sufficient for the comprehension of general ideas, and more detailed, formalistic parts for those who want to go deeper, and see the ideas expressed in terms of mathematical formulas. - Describes how physics is needed for understanding basic principles of biology - Discusses the delicate balance between order and disorder in living systems - Explores how physics play a role high biological functions, such as learning and thinking

Author : P. Grassberger,J.P. Nadal
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401110686

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From Statistical Physics to Statistical Inference and Back by P. Grassberger,J.P. Nadal Pdf

Physicists, when modelling physical systems with a large number of degrees of freedom, and statisticians, when performing data analysis, have developed their own concepts and methods for making the `best' inference. But are these methods equivalent, or not? What is the state of the art in making inferences? The physicists want answers. More: neural computation demands a clearer understanding of how neural systems make inferences; the theory of chaotic nonlinear systems as applied to time series analysis could profit from the experience already booked by the statisticians; and finally, there is a long-standing conjecture that some of the puzzles of quantum mechanics are due to our incomplete understanding of how we make inferences. Matter enough to stimulate the writing of such a book as the present one. But other considerations also arise, such as the maximum entropy method and Bayesian inference, information theory and the minimum description length. Finally, it is pointed out that an understanding of human inference may require input from psychologists. This lively debate, which is of acute current interest, is well summarized in the present work.

Author : Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226371931

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Quantifying Life by Dmitry A. Kondrashov Pdf

Since the time of Isaac Newton, physicists have used mathematics to describe the behavior of matter of all sizes, from subatomic particles to galaxies. In the past three decades, as advances in molecular biology have produced an avalanche of data, computational and mathematical techniques have also become necessary tools in the arsenal of biologists. But while quantitative approaches are now providing fundamental insights into biological systems, the college curriculum for biologists has not caught up, and most biology majors are never exposed to the computational and probabilistic mathematical approaches that dominate in biological research. With Quantifying Life, Dmitry A. Kondrashov offers an accessible introduction to the breadth of mathematical modeling used in biology today. Assuming only a foundation in high school mathematics, Quantifying Life takes an innovative computational approach to developing mathematical skills and intuition. Through lessons illustrated with copious examples, mathematical and programming exercises, literature discussion questions, and computational projects of various degrees of difficulty, students build and analyze models based on current research papers and learn to implement them in the R programming language. This interplay of mathematical ideas, systematically developed programming skills, and a broad selection of biological research topics makes Quantifying Life an invaluable guide for seasoned life scientists and the next generation of biologists alike.

Author : Paola Lecca,Angela Re
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781351374323

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Theoretical Physics for Biological Systems by Paola Lecca,Angela Re Pdf

Quantum physics provides the concepts and their mathematical formalization that lend themselves to describe important properties of biological networks topology, such as vulnerability to external stress and their dynamic response to changing physiological conditions. A theory of networks enhanced with mathematical concepts and tools of quantum physics opens a new area of biological physics, the one of systems biological physics.

Author : Paul Harrison
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2001-11-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 047149562X

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Computational Methods in Physics, Chemistry and Biology by Paul Harrison Pdf

Eine gut verständliche Einführung in moderne naturwissenschaftliche Rechenmethoden! Nur geringe physikalische Vorkenntnisse voraussetzend, vermittelt der Autor Grundlagen und komplexere Ansätze anhand vieler Beispiele und ausgesprochen praxisnaher Übungsaufgaben. Besprochen werden alle Rechenmethoden, die im Grundstudium erlernt werden sollen, hinsichtlich ihrer Leistungsfähigkeit und ihrer Anwendungsgebiete.

Author : Ralf Blossey
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780429994616

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Computational Biology by Ralf Blossey Pdf

Computational biology has developed rapidly during the last two decades following the genomic revolution which culminated in the sequencing of the human genome. More than ever it has developed into a field which embraces computational methods from different branches of the exact sciences: pure and applied mathematics, computer science, theoretical physics. This Second Edition provides a solid introduction to the techniques of statistical mechanics for graduate students and researchers in computational biology and biophysics. Material has been reorganized to clarify equilbrium and nonequilibrium aspects of biomolecular systems Content has been expanded, in particular in the treatment of the electrostatic interactions of biomolecules and the application of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics to biomolecules New network-based approaches for the study of proteins are presented. All treated topics are put firmly in the context of the current research literature, allowing the reader to easily follow an individual path into a specific research field. Exercises and Tasks accompany the presentations of the topics with the intention of enabling the readers to test their comprehension of the developed basic concepts.

Author : Lev A. Blumenfeld
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 364267853X

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Problems of Biological Physics by Lev A. Blumenfeld Pdf

This book was written, to a not inconsiderable degree, on the basis of the course "The Problems of Modern Biophysics" which the author gives to the students and postgraduates of the Biophysical Department at Moscow University School of Physics. It is meant for those who have a sufficiently good background in physics as well as in biology. I have tried to make this book intelligible to a broader circle of readers, i.e., to physicists not competent enough in biology, and to biologists not competent enough in physics. I hope that I have succeeded. This book is neither a textbook nor a systematic account of a field of science. I think that in modern biological physics, i.e., in the branch of biology where people having fundamental physical or physico-chemical education are working, so many specific answers have been recently obtained that it is now just the right time to ask at least several questions of a general nature. The aim of this book is to formulate such questions though their choice is, to a considerable degree, determined by the authors preferences and interests.

Author : Ralf Blossey
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-05-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781584885566

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Computational Biology by Ralf Blossey Pdf

Quantitative methods have a particular knack for improving any field they touch. For biology, computational techniques have led to enormous strides in our understanding of biological systems, but there is still vast territory to cover. Statistical physics especially holds great potential for elucidating the structural-functional relationships in biomolecules, as well as their static and dynamic properties. Breaking New Ground Computational Biology: A Statistical Mechanics Perspective is the first book dedicated to the interface between statistical physics and bioinformatics. Introducing both equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics in a manner tailored to computational biologists, the author applies these methods to understand and model the properties of various biomolecules and biological networks at the systems level. Unique Vision, Novel Approach Blossey combines his enthusiasm for uniting the fields of physics and computational biology with his considerable experience, knowledge, and gift for teaching. He uses numerous examples and tasks to illustrate and test understanding of the concepts, and he supplies a detailed keyword list for easy navigation and comprehension. His approach takes full advantage of the latest tools in statistical physics and computer science to build a strong set of tools for confronting new challenges in computational biology. Making the concepts crystal clear without sacrificing mathematical rigor, Computational Biology: A Statistical Mechanics Perspective is the perfect tool to broaden your skills in computational biology.

Author : Mondaini Rubem P
Publisher : #N/A
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-14
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9789813227897

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Mathematical Biology And Biological Physics by Mondaini Rubem P Pdf

This is a book on interdisciplinary topics of the Mathematical and Biological Sciences. The treatment is both pedagogical and advanced in order to motivate research students as well as to fulfill the requirements of professional practitioners. There are comprehensive reviews written by senior experts on the important problems of growth and agglomeration in biology, on the algebraic modelling of the genetic code and on multi-step biochemical pathways. There are new results on the state of the art research in the pattern recognition of probability distribution of amino acids, on somitogenesis through reaction-diffusion models, on the mathematical modelling of infectious diseases, on the biophysical modelling of physiological disorders, on the sensitive analysis of parameters of malaria models, on the stability and hopf bifurcation of ecological and epidemiological models, on the viral infection of bee colonies and on the structure and motion of proteins. All these contributions are also strongly recommended to professionals from other scientific areas aiming to work on these interdisciplinary fields.

Author : Thierry Gaudin,Marie-Christine Maurel,Jean-Charles Pomerol
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781786306678

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Chance, Calculation and Life by Thierry Gaudin,Marie-Christine Maurel,Jean-Charles Pomerol Pdf

Chance, Calculation and Life brings together 16 original papers from the colloquium of the same name, organized by the International Cultural Center of Cerisy in 2019. From mathematics to the humanities and biology, there are many concepts and questions related to chance. What are the different types of chance? Does chance correspond to a lack of knowledge about the causes of events, or is there a truly intrinsic and irreducible chance? Does chance preside over our decisions? Does it govern evolution? Is it at the origin of life? What part do chance and necessity play in biology? This book answers these fundamental questions by bringing together the clear and richly documented contributions of mathematicians, physicists, biologists and philosophers who make this book an incomparable tool for work and reflection.

Author : Jay Newman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387772592

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Physics of the Life Sciences by Jay Newman Pdf

Each chapter has three types of learning aides for students: open-ended questions, multiple-choice questions, and quantitative problems. There is an average of about 50 per chapter. There are also a number of worked examples in the chapters, averaging over 5 per chapter, and almost 600 photos and line drawings.