M Whitaker - Physiological reviews, 2006 - journals.physiology.org
Fertilization calcium waves are introduced, and the evidence from which we can infer general mechanisms of these waves is presented. The two main classes of hypotheses put …
One of the major challenges in modern biology is to understand how the molecular components of a living cell operate in a highly noisy environment. What are the specific …
H Hinrichsen - Advances in physics, 2000 - Taylor & Francis
This review addresses recent developments in non-equilibrium statistical physics. Focusing on phase transitions from fluctuating phases into absorbing states, the universality class of …
“The career structure and funding of the universities [...] currently strongly discourages academics and faculties from putting any investment into teaching–there are no career or …
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract displays multiple motor patterns that move nutrients and wastes through the body. Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) provide the forces necessary for GI …
The interactions between mathematics and physiology have a long and illustrious history, of which the study of calcium signalling is but a small chapter. Nevertheless, for those involved …
M Falcke - Advances in physics, 2004 - Taylor & Francis
Ca2+ is one of the most important messengers. It transmits signals inside living cells and takes part in intercellular coordination. The dynamics of the Ca2+ concentration shows a …
A Ca 2+ spark arises when a cluster of sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) channels (ryanodine receptors or RyRs) opens to release calcium in a locally regenerative manner. Normally …
A" brain defibrillator" may be closer than we think. An epileptic seizure involves a paroxysmal change in the activity of millions of neurons. Feedback control of seizures would …