Definition of "biophysics" [biophysics]

• The science that deals with the application of physics to biological processes and phenomena. (noun)

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• "I have, however, continued to work in biophysics, attempting to use physical methods and thoughts to solve biological problems."
• "I started graduate school at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in biophysics, but when I decided to work on animal viruses I left"
• "Dr. Edelman has made significant research contributions in biophysics, protein chemistry, immunology, cell biology, and neurobiology."