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math-ph2013★ 21 cited
Mechanics of Tunable Helices and Geometric Frustration in Biomimetic Seashells
Qiaohang Guo, Zi Chen, Wei Li +5
Helical structures are ubiquitous in nature and engineering, ranging from DNA molecules to plant tendrils, from sea snail shells to nanoribbons. While the helical shapes in natural…
q-bio.TO2013
Computational and Experimental Study of the Mechanics of Embryonic Wound Healing
Matthew A. Wyczalkowski, Victor D. Varner, Larry A. Taber
Wounds in the embryo show a remarkable ability to heal quickly without leaving a scar. Previous studies have found that an actomyosin ring ("purse string") forms around the wound p…