Browsing University of Galway Theses by Subject "Cell biomechanics"
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The Response of Cells to the Mechanical Environment: A Numerical Investigation of the Actin Cytoskeleton and Cell Adhesion
(2012-10-21)Numerous in-vitro studies have established that cells possess the ability to sense and react to their physical environment. However, the mechanisms underlying such mechanotransduction are poorly understood. Previous cell ... -
A thermodynamically motivated investigation of cell and tissue remodelling
(NUI Galway, 2018-08-24)The overall objective of this thesis is to provide a new understanding of the mechanisms that drive cell spreading and remodelling, and to extend this understanding to remodelling at a tissue and organ level. A steady-state ...