Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Biomechanics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Spring 2002

Handouts

Feb 6, 2002: Prof. Doyle's presentation
Feb 11, 2002: Buckingham's original article (1914), Prof. Sonin's notes (2001), Purcell (1976), West et al. (1997)
Apr 10, 2002: "Mechanics of the Cell", by David H. Boal. Article by Strick et al.
Apr 17, 2002: Review by Evans. Evening review session: the basics of statistical thermodynamics.
Apr 22, 2002: Thermodynamics of a Brownian motor and Molecular motor proteins
Apr 24, 2002: Animation of Brownian ratchets
Apr 30, 2002: Quiz 1 solutions
May 1, 2002: Guest lecture by Prof. Christine Ortiz
May 6, 2002: Tensegrity (article by D. Ingber with animations) and Harvard Cell Biology Group
May 13, 2002: Adhesion review and article on motility
 
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