Energetics of Cellular Systems

Explore the energetics of cellular systems in this comprehensive lecture from the ICTP-ICTS Winter School on Quantitative Systems Biology. Delve into the fascinating world of cellular bioenergetics, examining how cells harness energy flows to drive biological functions. Investigate the energy budgets of cells, the constraints and limits imposed by energy flows on cellular processes, and whether cells operate near these limits. Learn about the emerging field of physical bioenergetics, which combines nonequilibrium physics, energy metabolism, and cell biology to understand cellular energy use and partitioning. Gain insights into the state-of-the-art research in this field and discuss open questions and future challenges in understanding the energetic constraints on cellular functions.