Hydrogels are a kind of three dimensional polymeric network system which has a significant
amount of water imbibing capacity despite being soluble in it. Because of the potential …

The atomic force microscope (AFM) is not only a tool to image the topography of solid
surfaces at high resolution. It can also be used to measure force-versus-distance curves …

Currently, biomechanics of living cells is in the focus of interest due to noticeable capability
of such techniques like atomic force microscopy (AFM) to probe cellular properties at the …

Reactive magnesium oxide nanoparticles and halogen (Cl2, Br2) adducts of these MgO
particles were allowed to contact certain bacteria and spore cells. Bacteriological test data …

A current challenge in the life sciences is to understand how biological systems change their
structural, biophysical and chemical properties to adjust functionality. Addressing this issue …

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) force-distance curves have become a fundamental tool in
several fields of research, such as surface science, materials engineering, biochemistry and …

The mechanical behavior of living cells is studied with micropipette suction in which the
surface of a cell is aspirated into a small glass tube while tracking the leading edge of its …

Scanning force microscopy was used for the determination of the elastic properties of living
cells in their culture conditions. The studies were carried out on human epithelial cells. Two …

Currently, cancer diagnosis relies mostly on morphological examination of exfoliated,
aspirated cells or surgically removed tissue. As long as standard diagnosis is concerned …

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