Biophysicists

Research or study physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena.

Job Task

• Studies physical principles of living cells and organisms and their electrical and mechanical energy.
• Investigates transmission of electrical impulses along nerves and muscles.
• Studies absorption of light by chlorophyll in photosynthesis or by pigments of eye involved in vision.
• Researches cancer treatment, using radiation and nuclear particles.
• Analyzes functions of electronic and human brains, such as learning, thinking, and memory.
• Investigates dynamics of seeing and hearing.
• Studies spatial configuration of submicroscopic molecules, such as proteins, using x-ray and electron microscope.
• Researches manner in which characteristics of plants and animals are carried through successive generations.
• Investigates damage to cells and tissues caused by x-rays and nuclear particles.
• Researches transformation of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.

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