In the drug delivery field, there is beyond doubt that the shape of micro-and nanoparticles
(M&NPs) critically affects their biological fate. Herein, following an introduction describing …

Brain homeostasis relies on the selective permeability property of the blood brain barrier
(BBB). The BBB is formed by a continuous endothelium that regulates exchange between …

The key role of electro-chemical signals in cellular processes had been known for many
years, but more recently the interplay with mechanics has been put in evidence and …

Due to its viscoelastic properties, the aorta aids in dampening blood pressure pulsatility. At
the level of resistance-arteries, the pulsatile flow will be transformed into a continuous flow to …

Measuring arterial stiffness has recently gained a lot of interest because it is a strong
predictor for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. However, assessing blood …

Cell culturing with physical stimulation has been in research focus lately because the human
body and tissue are continuously receiving different mechanical stress in daily activities …

Flocking is a fascinating phenomenon observed across a wide range of living organisms.
We investigate, based on a simple self-propelled particle model, how the emergence of …

Tissues and the embedded cells experience anisotropic deformations due to their functions
and anatomical locations. The resident cells, such as tenocytes and muscle cells, are often …

All cells possess an innate ability to respond to a range of mechanical stimuli through their
complex internal machinery. This comprises various mechanosensory elements that detect …

Patients with critical illness such as acute lung injury often undergo mechanical ventilation in
the intensive care unit. Though lifesaving in many instances, mechanical ventilation often …