3 papers
physics.bio-ph2021
Transient frailty induced by cell division. Observation, reasons and implications
Zengru Di, Eduardo M. Garcia-Roger, Peter Richmond +2
We know that stress-factors, e.g. X-rays, have an effect on cells that is more lethal in rapid exponential growth than in stationary phase. It is this effect which makes radiothera…
physics.bio-ph2019
Congenital anomalies from a physics perspective. The key role of "manufacturing" volatility
Alex Bois, Eduardo M. Garcia-Roger, Elim Hong +6
Genetic and environmental factors are traditionally seen as the sole causes of congenital anomalies. In this paper we introduce a third possible cause, namely random "manufacturing…
q-bio.QM2019
Infant mortality across species. A global probe of congenital abnormalities
Alex Bois, Eduardo M. Garcia-Roger, Elim Hong +6
Infant mortality, by which we understand the postnatal stage during which mortality is declining, is a manifestation and embodiment of congenital abnormalities. Severe defects will…