Functional output of the hippocampus, a brain region subserving memory function, depends
on highly orchestrated cellular and molecular processes that regulate synaptic plasticity …

Understanding the signals from the physical microenvironment is critical for deciphering the
processes of neurogenesis and neurodevelopment. The discovery of how surrounding …

Recent research has highlighted the growing significance of the mechanical properties of
cells and tissues in the proper execution of physiological functions within an organism; …

We review the advances obtained by using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)-based
approaches in the field of cell/tissue mechanics and adhesion, comparing the solutions …

Brain maturation and neurological diseases are intricately linked to microstructural changes
that inherently affect the brain's mechanical behavior. Animal models are frequently used to …

Microglia play a crucial role in maintaining the homeostasis of the central nervous system
(CNS) by sensing and responding to mechanical and inflammatory cues in their …

Mechanosensitive ion channels, Piezo1 and 2, are activated by pressure and involved in
diverse physiological functions, including senses of touch and pain, proprioception and …

Cells are continuously exposed to physical forces and the central nervous system (CNS) is
no exception. Cells dynamically adapt their behavior and remodel the surrounding …

There is growing awareness that brain mechanical properties are important for neural
development and health. However, published values of brain stiffness differ by orders of …

To highlight the particular needs with respect to modeling the unique and complex
organization of the human brain structure, we reviewed the state-of-the-art in devising brain …