Biofísico

Biofísico is a Spanish and Portuguese term that translates to biophysicist in English. A biophysicist is a scientist who applies the principles and methods of physics to understand biological systems. This interdisciplinary field bridges the gap between physics and biology, exploring phenomena at various scales, from molecules to whole organisms.

Biophysicists investigate the physical laws that govern biological processes. This can include studying the structure and function of biomolecules like proteins and DNA, the mechanics of cellular structures, the dynamics of biological membranes, and the flow of energy and information within living systems. They employ a wide range of experimental techniques, often borrowed from physics, such as spectroscopy, microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and computational modeling.

The research conducted by biophysicists has significant implications for medicine, biotechnology, and our fundamental understanding of life. For example, biophysical insights are crucial for developing new drugs, designing diagnostic tools, understanding diseases at a molecular level, and engineering novel biological materials. The field is characterized by its quantitative approach, aiming to describe biological phenomena with mathematical rigor and physical accuracy.