The cellular membrane constitutes one of the most fundamental compartments of a living
cell, where key processes such as selective transport of material and exchange of …

Early detection and treatment of disease is the most important component of a favorable
prognosis. Biomedical researchers have thus invested tremendous effort in improving …

Cadherins are the principal adhesion proteins at intercellular junctions and function as the
biochemical Velcro that binds cells together. Besides this mechanical function, cadherin …

Gold, enigmatically represented by the target-like design of its ancient alchemical symbol,
has been considered a mystical material of great value for centuries. Nanoscale particles of …

The past decade has seen substantial growth in research into how changes in the
biomechanical and biophysical properties of cells and subcellular structures influence, and …

Magnetic nanoparticles have been proposed for use as biomedical purposes to a large
extent for several years. In recent years, nanotechnology has developed to a stage that …

Living cells can sense mechanical forces and convert them into biological responses.
Similarly, biological and biochemical signals are known to influence the abilities of cells to …

▪ Abstract We review major experimental and theoretical studies on microcirculation and
hemorheology, focusing on mechanics of blood flow and the vascular wall. We discuss flow …

Articular cartilage repair and regeneration continue to be largely intractable because of the
poor regenerative properties of this tissue. The field of articular cartilage tissue engineering …

Lung epithelial cells are subjected to large cyclic forces from breathing. However, their
response to dynamic stresses is poorly defined. We measured the complex shear modulus …