Cellular processes like membrane deformation, cell migration, and transport of organelles
are sensitive to mechanical forces. Technically, these cellular processes can be …

Magnetic nanoparticles are promising new tools for therapeutic applications, such as
magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia therapy and targeted drug delivery. Recent in vitro …

Vesicle transport is a major underlying mechanism of cell communication. Inhibiting vesicle
transport in brain cells results in blockage of neuronal signals, even in intact neuronal …

Most cells are known to respond to mechanical cues, which initiate biochemical signalling
pathways and play a role in cell membrane electrodynamics. These cues can be transduced …

Tissues take shape through a series of morphogenetic movements guided by local cell-
scale mechanical forces. Current in vitro approaches to recapitulate tissue mechanics rely …

Techniques offering remote control of neural activity with high spatiotemporal resolution and
specificity are invaluable for deciphering the physiological roles of different classes of …

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Intra-and extracellular signaling play critical roles in cell polarity, ultimately leading to the
development of functional cell–cell connections, tissues, and organs. In the brain …

Nanomagnetic force stimulation with ferromagnetic nanoparticles was found to trigger
calcium influx in cortical neural networks without observable cytotoxicity. Stimulated neural …

The remote actuation of cellular processes such as migration or neuronal outgrowth is a
challenge for future therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine. Among the different …