The maker movement has reached the optics labs, empowering researchers to create and
modify microscope designs and imaging accessories. 3D printing has a disruptive impact on …

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly chemoresistant malignancy. This
chemoresistant phenotype has been historically associated with genetic factors. Major …

We present a mechanically active cell culture substrate that produces complex strain
patterns and generates extremely high strain rates. The transparent miniaturized cell …

Cellular response to mechanical stimuli is a crucial factor for maintaining cell homeostasis.
The interaction between the extracellular matrix and mechanical stress plays a significant …

Integration of mechanical cues in conventional 2D or 3D cell culture platforms is an
important consideration for in vivo and ex vivo models of lung health and disease. Available …

Cell functions and behavior are regulated not only by soluble (biochemical) signals but also
by biophysical and mechanical cues within the cells' microenvironment. Thanks to the …

Morphology together with the capability to respond to surrounding stimuli are key elements
governing the spatial interaction of living cells with the environment. In this respect …

Simple Summary This review focuses on the advantages achieved by incorporating
magnetic forces into culture platforms used to study cancer progression in the laboratory …

Substrate deformation affects the behaviour of many cell types, including bone, skeletal
muscle and endothelial cells. Nowadays, in vitro tests are widely employed to study the …

The shift of funding organizations to prioritize interdisciplinary work points to the need for
workflow models that better accommodate interdisciplinary studies. Most scientists are …