Cell function depends on tissue rigidity, which cells probe by applying and transmitting forces to their extracellular matrix, and then transducing them into biochemical signals. Here we show that in ...

Muscle rigidity refers to stiffness or tension in your muscles. This tends to happen when muscles contract for a long period of time, often due to stress. But certain medications and underlying ...

The rigidity of the extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a significant role in cell proliferation, differentiation, and motility 1,2,3. During spreading and migration, cells mechanically test ECM rigidity ...