Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5893760 | Current Opinion in Genetics & Development | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The importance of mechanics for cell functioning is becoming increasingly clear. ⺠Cells in the nervous system respond to their mechanical environment. ⺠Atomic force microscopy is a perfect tool to investigate cell and tissue mechanics. ⺠AFM enables high-resolution topographical and mechanical imaging and manipulation. ⺠Future work will reveal how mechanics contributes to nervous system development.
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Authors
Kristian Franze,