An important factor in the transition from an open to a closed circulatory system was a
change in vessel wall structure and composition that enabled the large arteries to store and …

The continuum mechanical treatment of biological growth and remodeling has attracted
considerable attention over the past fifteen years. Many aspects of these problems are now …

This monograph presents a general mathematical theory for biological growth. It provides
both a conceptual and a technical foundation for the understanding and analysis of …

Solid stress and tissue stiffness affect tumour growth, invasion, metastasis and treatment.
Unlike stiffness, which can be precisely mapped in tumours, the measurement of solid …

Not long ago it was thought that the most important characteristics of the mechanics of soft
tissues were their complex mechanical properties: they often exhibit nonlinear, anisotropic …

Dynamic and heterogeneous interaction between tumor cells and the surrounding
microenvironment fuels the occurrence, progression, invasion, and metastasis of solid …

The effect of growth in the stability of elastic materials is studied. From a stability perspective,
growth and resorption have two main effects. First a change of mass modifies the geometry …

Cancer, a complex and multifactorial disease, presents a significant challenge to global
health. Despite significant advances in surgical, radiotherapeutic and immunological …

Unlike common engineering materials, living matter can autonomously respond to
environmental changes. Living structures can grow stronger, weaker, larger, or smaller …

Soft biological tissues often undergo large (nearly) elastic deformations that can be
analyzed using the nonlinear theory of elasticity. Because of the varied approaches to …