Discusses research that indicates that nerve membranes, which play a key role in the conduction of impulses, are traversed by protein channels with ion pathways opened and closed by the membrane electric field. (Author/MLH)

The generation of the electrocardiogram from a bioengineering standpoint is described, and this information is used to discuss its application to clinical instruction on electrocardiography. (MLH)

Provides a theoretical model of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) helix-to-coil transition in order to obtain magnitude information about the strength of the molecular bonds involved. (Author/CP)

Outlines lectures on protein and virus x-ray crystallography given in a graduate biophysics course; also relates recent advances and further references pertaining to protein crystallography. (MLH)

Describes an experiment that allows the student to estimate the diameter of the fovea in his own eye. (GA)

An introductory biophysics course for science students who have previously taken two quarters of noncalculus physics is described. Material covered emphasizes the physical principles of sound, light, electricity, energy, and information. (Author/CP)

Summarizes the structures, shapes, linkages, chain lengths, and physical and chemical properties of polymers, copolymers, and proteins with a background of knowledge of monomer units. (CC)

Describes a software library developed to teach biophysics and physiology undergraduates that includes software on (1) the Hodgkin-Huxley model for excitation of action potentials in electrically excitable cells; (2) a random-walk model of diffusion; (3) single voltage-gated ion channels; (4) steady-state chemically mediated transport; and (5)…

This teacher's guide and student guide unit contains supplemental readings, activities, and methods adapted for secondary students who have disabilities and other students with diverse learning needs. The materials are designed to help these students succeed in regular education content courses and include simplified text and smaller units of…