Microfabricated device measures cellular forces during tissue development (w/Video)

Monday, June 22, 2009 - 16:07 in Physics & Chemistry

A University of Pennsylvania-collaboration of bioengineers studying the physical forces generated by individual cells has created a tiny micron-sized device that allows researchers to measure and manipulate cellular forces as assemblies of living cells reorganize themselves into tissues.

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