Water makes up around 60% of the human body. More than half of this water is inside the cells that make up organs and tissues, and much of the remaining water flows in the spaces between cells. MIT ...

Now, MIT engineers have found that this "intercellular" fluid plays a major role in how tissues respond when squeezed, pressed, or physically deformed. Their findings could help scientists understand ...

We all know that genes influence how cells and tissues grow and develop, but new research has shed light on the importance of another factor: whether the environment around them is firm like Jell-O or ...

Tissue engineering scaffolds serve as three-dimensional templates that support cell adhesion, proliferation and differentiation to regenerate damaged tissues or organs. The interplay of scaffold ...

Working with colleagues from Germany and the US, researchers at Leipzig University have achieved a breakthrough in research into how cancer cells spread. In experiments, the team of biophysicists led ...

Jennifer Munson of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is one of a small number of investigators in the emerging field of fluid flow research in biomedicine, including cancer. Photo ...

It can lead to temporary weight gain, discomfort and bloating. While it is often harmless, persistent water retention can be an indicator of underlying health issues. In this column, we will explore ...

Abstract and Introduction Use of Central Venous Oxygen Saturation to Titrate Fluid Therapy and Oxygen Delivery Use of Central Venous-to-arterial Carbon Dioxide Difference to Address Adequacy of Oxygen ...

A Harvard study shows that soft materials, like gels and biological tissue, support boat wake-like surface waves. Because wake shape encodes material properties, the surface patterns could offer ...