In tissue engineering, the tiniest bit of improper force can harm a living culture. Spheroids—3D clumps of cells—can be used ...

The mechanical properties of tissue matrix are crucial for maintaining cell health and function. With aging, tissue matrix loses its mechanical integrity and exhibits altered biophysical properties, ...

Stress fiber–generated traction forces critically regulate mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) behavior, yet how mechanical cues are ...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025, NEW YORK – Like all hardworking things, the cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) of the immune system charged with detecting and destroying cancer cells tend to get very tired—so much so, ...