Mechanobiology

Mechanobiology is the study of how physical forces and mechanical properties influence biological processes in living organisms. It examines how cells sense, respond to, and adapt to mechanical cues such as pressure, stretch, or stiffness of their environment. This understanding helps explain phenomena like tissue development, healing, and disease progression, including how cells move or how tissues change shape. By exploring the interplay between mechanics and biology, mechanobiology provides insights into designing better medical treatments, tissue engineering, and understanding the physical basis of health and disease.