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Bioelectrochemistry: Principles and Practice provides a
comprehensive compilation of all the physicochemical aspects of the
different biochemical and physiological processes. The role of
electric and magnetic fields in biological systems forms the focus
of this second volume in the Bioelectrochemistry series. The most
prominent use of electric fields is found in some fish. These
species generate fields of different strengths and patterns serving
either as weapons, or for the purpose of location and
communication. Electrical phenomena involved in signal transduction
are discussed by means of two examples, namely
excitation-contraction coupling in muscles and light transduction
in photoreceptors. Also examined is the role of electrical
potential differences in energy metabolism and its control.
Temporal and spatial changes of the potential difference across the
membranes of nerve cells are carefully evaluated, since they are
the basis of the spreading and processing of information in the
nervous system. The dielectric properties of cells and their
responses to electric fields, such as electrophoresis and
electrorotation, are dealt with in detail. Finally, the effects of
magnetic fields on living systems and of low-frequency
electromagnetic fields on cell metabolism are also considered.
Further volumes will be added to the series, which is intended as a
set of source books for graduate and postgraduate students as well
as research workers at all levels in bioelectrochemistry.
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