Myosin forces remodel F-actin for mechanosensitive protein recognition
Unless otherwise noted, chemicals and buffer components were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich. Cell culture PtK2 cells (ATCC, CCL-56) were…
Study reveals the physics behind neural tube closure in embryos
In about one out of every 1,000 pregnancies, the neural tube, a key nervous system structure, fails to close…
Understanding PIEZO2 mutations and sensory disorders
Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into…
Engineered Listeria boosts innate immunity against cancer
After nearly 40 years of research on how Listeria bacteria manipulate our cells and battle our immune system…