Cell shape changes that are fuelled by the dynamics of the actomyosin cytoskeleton control
cellular processes such as motility and division. However, the mechanisms of interplay …

Constructing synthetic cells is fascinating both from the standpoints of understanding cellular
machinery and developing bioinspired materials for targeted applications. The ability to …

We numerically investigate the morphology and disclination line dynamics of active nematic
droplets in three dimensions. Although our model incorporates only the simplest possible …

Membrane-active cytoskeletal elements, such as FtsZ, septin or actin, form filamentous
polymers able to induce and stabilize curvature on cellular membranes. In order to emulate …

The intricate nature of eukaryotic cells with intracellular compartments having differences in
component concentration and viscosity in their lumen provides (membrane‐active) enzymes …

Biological and crystalline membranes exhibit noticeable fluctuations at room temperature
due to their low bending stiffness. These fluctuations have a significant impact on their …

In general, biomembranes and giant vesicles can respond to cues in their aqueous
environment by remodeling their molecular composition, shape, or topology. This themed …

The existence of a crumpled phase for self-avoiding elastic surfaces was postulated more
than three decades ago using simple Flory-like scaling arguments. Despite much effort, its …

Nonlinear biomolecular interactions on membranes drive membrane remodeling crucial for
biological processes including chemotaxis, cytokinesis, and endocytosis. The complexity of …

Active solids consume energy to allow for actuation, shape change, and wave propagation
not possible in equilibrium. Whereas active interfaces have been realized across many …