Academic Press Viscoelasticity and Collective Cell Migration - Academic Press

Viscoelasticity and Collective Cell Migration: An Interdisciplinary Perspective Across Levels of Organization provides a deep look into the viscoelastic parameters defined through multiscale constitutive modeling. This Academic Press publication examines how to measure these rheological parameters using current micro-devices, including micro-rheology and micro-elastography. By exploring the connections between different viscoelastic scales, this book helps clarify the mechanisms behind vital biomedical processes. Readers can gain a better understanding of how structural changes at sub-levels impact large-scale biological functions. This knowledge is necessary for studying complex phenomena such as morphogenesis, wound healing, and cancer invasion. This text serves as a resource for those studying the relationship between mechanical properties and biological movement. It offers a technical perspective on how micro-scale measurements translate to understanding broader organizational levels in cellular biology.