Cellular Cytoskeleton ComponentsExplores cellular cytoskeleton components, including actin filaments and microtubules, and discusses solvent-free molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations.
The CytoskeletonExplores the structure, functions, and dynamics of the cytoskeleton, focusing on filament properties, growth processes, and mechanical requirements.
Tensegrity: Cellular MechanicsDelves into tensegrity in cellular mechanics, highlighting the influence of physical forces on cell structure and function.
Biopolymers and BiomembranesExplores the importance of biopolymers and biomembranes in cell mechanics and their flexibility under thermal fluctuations.
Adhesion and MechanotransductionCovers the structure and mechanics of mammalian cells, adhesion, mechanosensation, mechanotransduction, Rho signaling, actin dynamics, specialized actin organizations, integrins, and nuclear mechanotransduction.
A microbiology primerCovers microbiology basics, including cell structure, morphology, and energy generation in microbial cells.