Here are some websites pertinent to the study of Biological Physics

Here you will find information about the Biophysics degree program at York University

This is the home page of the Biophysical Journal. The website offers a variety of educational resources as well. [link]

A feature article published online (apr 2008) by the National Geographic Society. Biomimetics is a very general term that encompasses research and development at both micro and macro levels. Essentially, it applies Nature's Designs to solve engineering challenges. A Google search on biomimetics [link] will pull up a number of other fascinating links.

The tensile strength of water is something we commonly view as a property of the water surface (because of the tyranny of gravity). In the absence of gravity, there are some surprises, as demonstrated by Don Pettit on the International Space Station. Tensile water is a key element in the Lew Lecture on "the height of a tree".

A Java applet (Java must be enabled in your browser) from Michael Fowler and Drew Dolgert at the Physics Department, University of Virginia [link]. It illusrates how the bombardment of smaller particles (normally invisible to the naked eye) results in the random walk of larger particles (that can be seen). This was the phenomenon Einstein explored in his 1905 paper.

A useful resource for background information about cellular biochemistry.

A useful resource for background information about developmental biology. Unfortunately, animal-centric.

Links to stories and articles pertinent to biological physics (courtesy of Dr. Menary>