The cell, as the most fundamental unit of life, is a microcosm of biology in which the
confluence of nearly all aspects of classical physics (mechanics, statistical physics …

Diverse membrane fusion reactions in biology involve close contact between two lipid
bilayers, followed by the local distortion of the individual bilayers and reformation into a …

The fluid-mosaic model posits a liquid-like plasma membrane, which can flow in response to
tension gradients. It is widely assumed that membrane flow transmits local changes in …

Understanding how nanoparticles with different shapes interact with cell membranes is
important in drug and gene delivery,,,, but this interaction remains poorly studied. Using …

The plasma membrane represents a physical inelastic barrier with a given area that adheres
to the underlying cytoskeleton. The tension in the membrane physically affects cell functions …

Supported lipid bilayers (SLBs) mimic biological membranes and are a versatile platform for
a wide range of biophysical research fields including lipid–protein interactions, protein …

Stimuli-responsive fusion and fission are widely observed in both bio-organizations and
artificial molecular assemblies. However, the design of a system with structure and property …

Exploring recent developments in the field, Coarse-Graining of Condensed Phase and
Biomolecular Systems examines systematic ways of constructing coarse-grained …

With the rapid development of nanotechnology, nanoparticles have been widely used in
many applications such as phototherapy, cell imaging, and drug/gene delivery. A better …

The plasma membrane separates the interior of cells from the outside environment. The
membrane tension, defined as the force per unit length acting on a cross-section of …