Solid tumours are often first diagnosed by palpation, suggesting that the tumour is more rigid
than its surrounding environment. Paradoxically, individual cancer cells appear to be softer …

Cell mechanical properties, eg elastic and shear modulus, play vital roles in cell activities
and functions, such as cell growth, cell division, cell motion, and cell adhesion …

High extracellular matrix stiffness is a prominent feature of malignant tumors associated with
poor clinical prognosis. To elucidate mechanistic connections between increased matrix …

A novel nanothermometer based on over-1000 nm (OTN) near-infrared (NIR) emission of
rare-earth doped ceramic nanophosphors (RED-CNPs) was developed for temperature …

The viscoelasticity of the cytoplasm plays a critical role in cell morphology, cell division, and
intracellular transport. Viscoelasticity is also interconnected with other biophysical …

Viscoelasticity and its alteration in time and space has turned out to act as a key element in
fundamental biological processes in living systems, such as morphogenesis and motility …

The cellular cytoskeleton is crucial for many cellular functions such as cell motility and
wound healing, as well as other processes that require shape change or force generation …

Cell deformability plays an important role in cellular processes and functions, including cell
growth and differentiation, as well as cell transfer and cell cycle. Measuring deformability at …

Cytoskeletal filaments provide cells with mechanical stability and organization. The main key
players are actin filaments and microtubules governing a cell's response to mechanical …

The sensing capabilities of zinc oxide nano/micro-structures have been widely investigated
and these structures are frequently used in the fabrication of cutting-edge sensors. However …