Soft matter exhibits a multitude of intrinsic physico-chemical attributes. Their mechanical
properties are crucial characteristics to define their performance. In this context, the rigidity of …

The field of Brillouin microscopy and imaging was established approximately 20 years ago,
thanks to the development of non-scanning high-resolution optical spectrometers. Since …

Single-molecule tweezers, such as magnetic tweezers, are powerful tools for probing nm-
scale structural changes in single membrane proteins under force. However, the weak …

Mechanical stimuli such as tension, compression, and shear stress play critical roles in the
physiological functions of red blood cells (RBCs) and their homeostasis, ATP release, and …

Soft matter exhibits a multitude of intrinsic physico-chemical attributes. Their mechanical
properties are crucial characteristics to define their performance. In this context, the rigidity of …

The von Willebrand factor (VWF), by interacting with the circulatory system and platelets,
harnesses hemodynamic forces to form hemostatic plugs or occlusive thrombi. The …

Laser trapping, a non-contact technique for manipulating microscopic objects, has gained
prominence in scientific research. When coupled with fluorescence spectroscopy, it offers a …

Mechanobiology helps us to decipher cell and tissue functions by looking at changes in their
mechanical properties that contribute to development, cell differentiation, physiology, and …

Chromatin remodeling, carried out by four major subfamilies of ATP-dependent remodeler
complexes across eukaryotes, alleviates the topological challenge posed by nucleosomes …

Cellular mechanotransduction characterized by the transformation of mechanical stimuli into
biochemical signals, represents a pivotal and complex process underpinning a multitude of …