The presence of disorder causes worms to speed up, not slow down – a surprising result with applications in robotics
Read article: Speedy worms behave like active polymers in disordered mazes
Observations of electrical signal propagation across colonies of epithelial cells suggest they may be able to communicate, similarly to neurons, but much more slowly
Read article: Epithelial cells send electrical signals, possibly to communicate
Lisa Manning explains her research on tissue development and reflects on the changes she has made to her mentoring style during her career
Read article: ‘The thrill of discovering something is a joy’: biophysicist Lisa Manning reflects on the surprising collaborations and intentional steps that have shaped her career
A study probing quantum phenomena in brain neurons could provide fresh insight into how our brains function
Read article: Quantum behaviour in brain neurons looks theoretically possible
Researchers explain the puzzling scaling law governing how developing epithelial cells stretch over time
Read article: A model stretch: explaining the rheology of developing tissue
3D nasal cavity model could also inform the design of masks and ventilation systems
Read article: ‘Sneeze simulator’ could improve predictions of pathogen spread
Finding could help treat bacterial infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, say biophysicists
Read article: Bacterial ‘cables’ form a living gel in mucus
Studies in mice show that microplastics entering the bloodstream are engulfed by immune cells, forming clusters that can block cerebral blood vessels
Read article: Imaging reveals how microplastics may harm the brain
Model shows how highly deformable particles, grains and cells respond to external forces
Read article: Squishy silicone rings shine a spotlight on fluid-solid transition
A simple mathematical model examines the intricate relationship between exercise, immune function and cancer
Read article: Mathematical model sheds light on how exercise suppresses tumour growth
