noun
- the science that applies the principles and methods of physics to study biological processes and structures
Usage: scientific field
Examples
- She decided to major in biophysics to combine her interests in biology and physics.
- The biophysics laboratory studies how proteins fold using advanced imaging techniques.
- Biophysics helps us understand how nerve cells transmit electrical signals.
- The university’s biophysics department researches the mechanics of cell division.
- Modern biophysics uses computer modeling to simulate molecular interactions.
- His biophysics research focuses on the physical properties of DNA.