In a new study, Scripps Research scientists show how the sensory ion channel PIEZO1 changes shape in response to mechanical stimuli, revealing critical information about how this protein functions. In ...

"Our finding that PKC controls this response provides a potential avenue to explore for treatments for those experiencing altered mechanical environments, such as people with paralysis or ...

Yale researchers wondered if yet other factors might come into play, and in a recent study, confirmed that mechanical forces also influence the immune response. The research team explored the matter ...

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Similar to testing a car, a team of researchers at UBC Okanagan has been test-driving a number of mechanical heart valves ...

Treats the nonlinear mechanical response of a variety of engineering, biological and bio-inspired materials. The course will start by redefining key concepts of solid mechanics in the context of ...

Mechanical keyboard fans claim that the tactile response can help you type faster and more accurately. The raised keys also help you touch type more easily, so you can focus on what you're typing ...

"Our finding that PKC controls this response provides a potential avenue to explore for treatments for those experiencing altered mechanical environments, such as people with paralysis or ...