Abstract: Electromagnetic negative stiffness springs have been widely used in low-frequency vibration isolation because they can achieve high-static-low-dynamic stiffness (HSLDS) and stiffness control ...

The fate of stem cells is governed not only by chemical signals but by a complex interplay of mechanical cues arising from their microenvironment. Variations in substrate stiffness, viscoelastic ...

Abstract: In minimally invasive surgeries (MIS), continuum manipulators made from soft materials make it possible to reach deep-seated lesions with improved contact safety. However, their practical ...

A living drug could dial back the debilitating symptoms of stiff person syndrome. After just a single infusion, patients with the autoimmune disorder saw meaningful improvements in mobility, stiffness ...

Macrophages are highly plastic immune cells that maintain tissue homeostasis through their roles in immune surveillance, repair, and remodeling. Emerging evidence reveals that macrophages, residing in ...