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 …

Changes in biomechanical properties of biological soft tissues are often associated with
physiological dysfunctions. Since biological soft tissues are hydrated, viscoelasticity is likely …

The cornea provides the largest refractive power for the human visual system. Its stiffness,
along with intraocular pressure (IOP), are linked to several pathologies, including …

Background and objectives The mechanics of the nucleus depends on cellular structures
and architecture, and impact a number of diseases. Nuclear mechanics is yet rather complex …

Cell mechanics is crucial for a wide range of cell functions, including proliferation, polarity,
migration and differentiation. Cells sense external physical cues and translate them into a …

Dynamic elastography is an attractive method to evaluate tissue biomechanical properties.
Recently, it was extended from US-and MR-based modalities to optical ones, such as optical …

In recent years, cellular biomechanical properties have been investigated as an alternative
to morphological assessments for oocyte selection in reproductive science. Despite the high …

Chromatin of the eukaryotic cell nucleus comprises microscopically dense heterochromatin
and loose euchromatin domains, each with distinct transcriptional ability and roles in cellular …

The nucleus, central to cellular activity, relies on both direct mechanical input as well as its
molecular transducers to sense external stimuli and respond by regulating intra-nuclear …

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 …