Atomic Force Microscopy for Nanoscale Biophysics

Atomic Force Microscopy for Nanoscale Biophysics: From Single Molecules to Living Cells summarizes the applications of atomic force microscopy for the investigation of biomolecules and cells. The book discusses the methodology of AFM-based biomedical detection, diverse biological systems, and the combination of AFM with other complementary techniques. These state-of-the-art chapters empower researchers to address biological issues through the application of atomic force microscopy. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a unique, multifunctional tool for investigating the structures and properties of living biological systems under aqueous conditions with unprecedented spatiotemporal resolution.

• Summarizes the recent progress of atomic force microscopy in biomedical applications
• Presents the methods and skills of applying atomic force microscopy
• Aids researchers in investigating the nanoscale biophysics of diverse biological systems