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- Mechanobiology examines how cells interact with mechanical forces, influencing their development and behavior in health and disease.
- The field is crucial for understanding the processes that shape cells and tissues.
- Insights from leading researchers are guiding the future direction of mechanobiology research and its applications.
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Mechanobiology-the field studying how cells produce, sense, and respond to mechanical forces-is pivotal in the analysis of how cells and tissues take shape in development and disease. As we venture into the future of this field, pioneers share their insights, shaping the trajectory of future research and applications.
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