ERC Consolidator Grant · 2023
Deciphering the role of surface mechanics during cell division
Cell division is fundamental for all life forms and its dysregulation can lead to severe diseases including cancer. The dramatic shape changes eukaryotic cells have to undergo to divide are mostly driven by the cell surface, a complex system that can dynamically modify its mechanical properties. While the importance of physical cues for cell division has long been recognized, the lack of specific tools that modify particular physical properties and bridge molecular-to-cellular scale biophysics prevent us from understanding how cells use their mechanics to regulate form and function. To address this, my group has recently developed a new class of molecular tools that for the first time…
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