Random Walks in Biology

Howard C. Berg

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Princeton University Pres
01 January 2026

Mathematics & Sciences; Biophysics; Biochemistry

Series: Princeton Science Library

A landmark account of the dynamics of living systems and the methods for studying them. Random Walks in Biology provides a lucid, straightforward introduction to the concepts and techniques of statistical physics that students of biology, biochemistry, and biophysics must know. Howard Berg offers an essential foundation for understanding random motions of molecules, subcellular particles, and cells as well as the processes that are affected by such motions. Using the concept of 'random walks' of individual particles, Berg illuminates the physics involved in diffusion, sedimentation, electrophoresis, chromatography, and cell motility. With an engaging foreword by theoretical biophysicist William Bialek, this Princeton Science Library edition can serve as a supplementary text for courses on biochemistry, molecular biology, biomechanics, physiology, biophysics, and physical chemistry. It is also an ideal reference volume.

'A scholarly and pedagogically masterly introduction to diffusion, its physics and its statistics.'

Charles DeLisi, Nature

'I very strongly recommend this excellent book to students as a supplementary textbook in courses on biochemistry, physiology, and biophysics. Moreover, research scientists and scholars should enjoy reading it.'

Akira Okubo, Quarterly Review of Biology

By: Howard C. Berg
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm,
ISBN: 9780691279893
ISBN 10: 0691279896
Series: Princeton Science Library
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 01 January 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Howard C. Berg (19342021) was the Herchel Smith Professor of Physics and professor of molecular and cellular biology at Harvard University. William Bialek is the John Archibald Wheeler/Battelle Professor in Physics at Princeton University.

Reviews for Random Walks in Biology

""A scholarly and pedagogically masterly introduction to diffusion, its physics and its statistics.""---Charles DeLisi, Nature ""I very strongly recommend this excellent book to students as a supplementary textbook in courses on biochemistry, physiology, and biophysics. Moreover, research scientists and scholars should enjoy reading it.""---Akira Okubo, Quarterly Review of Biology