This work represents an important contribution to our understanding of how membrane energetics influence protein conformation and function in mechano-sensitive channels. Through extensive molecular ...

Glaucoma is an eye disorder that damages the retinal ganglion cells and the optic nerve, and can cause vision loss or blindness. However, a lack of understanding of the underlying pathogenetic ...

Piezo channels are currently known to be the most sensitive molecular mechanoreceptors. Piezo can respond to membrane tension, sag, shear force, tensile and other mechanical stimuli, produces fast ...

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HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Intervertebral discs are rubbery cushions between the ...

The cardiovascular system provides blood supply throughout the body and as such is perpetually applying mechanical forces to cells and tissues. Thus, this system is primed with mechanosensory ...

Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, P. R. China ...

The humble piezo disc buzzer is much more than something that makes tinny beeps in retro electronic equipment, it can also be used as a sensor. Tapping a piezo buzzer gives an interesting waveform, ...

Here’s the deal: The PlayStation 5 Pro is now available, carrying a hefty price tag of $699.99. That’s steep on its own, but it gets pricier if you also need to grab the PS5 Disc Drive and Vertical ...