Book chapter
Morphology, Mechanical Properties and Manipulation of Living Cells - Atomic Force Microscopy
Nanoscale Structure and Properties of Microbial Cell Surfaces, pp.145-173
Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
2007
Abstract
This book presents an accessible and comprehensive survey of recent advances in the understanding of the structure and properties of microbial cell surfaces. Gathering leading experts in the field, it is the first book to cover the fundamental knowledge of microbial cell surfaces at the nanometer-scale resolution that is now provided by various scanning probe microscopy techniques (SPM). The advent of SPM has recently opened up a wide range of novel and fascinating applications for biological research. The book presents the most recent advances in the application of SPM techniques to study cell surfaces. It is a useful guide for researchers that are seeking to tap the power and scope of this technology to further their own work on cell surface structure and properties. The book also provides the reader with a realistic appreciation of the advantages and limitations of the SPM techniques, as well as the potential of these techniques to advance our understanding of biological systems to a new level. [Book synopsis]
Details
- Title
- Morphology, Mechanical Properties and Manipulation of Living Cells - Atomic Force Microscopy
- Authors
- Gregory S Watson (Author) - Griffith University
- Contributors
- Elena P Ivanova (Editor)
- Publication details
- Nanoscale Structure and Properties of Microbial Cell Surfaces, pp.145-173
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
- Date published
- 2007
- ISBN
- 9781600212420
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450106202621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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