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Biophysisc Group Biophysics is an interdisciplinary group. We study the structure and function of biological systems from a biological and physical perspective. The Biophysics Group was consolidated in 2005 with the foundation of its laboratory at Universidad de los Andes. Initially, research was focused in the study of biophysical properties of cell membranes and, with time, it expanded to include other research areas like molecular and cellular biomechanics and systems and synthetic biology. Currently, it has three full-time professors with broad research experience and a strong publication record in high-impact scientific journals.

Systems Biology • Summary/Resumen We are currently interested in: • Stochastic modeling of genetic expression of growing cells • Study of the persistence generation mechanisms in bacteria • Measurement of size and gene expression of evolved E. coli cells along the growth curve using MACS • Phenotypic variability as survival strategy • Control in synthetic genetic circuits • Evolution of cooperation • SysBio Meeting Cell Mechanics and Adhesion, Microscopy • Summary/Resumen We are currently interested in: • Microscopy • Cell mechanics and adhesion, biofilms • The Mechanics of immunity • Education and teaching Membrane Biophysics • Summary/Resumen We are currently interested in: • Liposome catchment processes by tumor origin cell lines • Membrane fluctuation analysis in giant unilamelar vesicles • Study of survival strategies of S. aureus biofilms exposed to membrane-active antimicrobial peptides • Molecular dynamics of membranes to study their mechanical properties

iGEM Here you can find information about the group's participation in the iGem contest: • iGEM 2015, twitter • iGEM 2013 • Uniandes news about iGEM 2012 • Local news about iGEM 2011 Join us! • Prospective Students • Prospective Researchers Webpages • Official website In maintenance (Since April 2015) • Department of Physics (En) • Departamento de Física (Es) • University of the Andes (En) • Universidad de los Andes (Es) • Official Twitter account Photo credits: Nathaly Marín-Medina. July 2015. View from Q building at Uniandes. Bogota.

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