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The Role of Actin Mechanics in Hydra Regeneration

TYPEBio-Physics Seminar
Speaker:Lital Shani-Zerbib
Date:14.09.2016
Time:15:00 - 16:00
Location:Lidow Nathan Rosen (300)
Abstract:Understanding how mechanics complements bio-signaling in defining patterns during morphogenesis is an outstanding challenge in biophysics. In our work, we utilize the multicellular polyp Hydra to shed light on the role of the actin cytoskeleton in morphogenesis.