Active Nematics and Mechanobiology

Explore the fascinating intersection of physics and biology in this comprehensive lecture on active nematics and mechanobiology. Delve into cutting-edge research presented by Julia Yeomans as part of the Graduate School on "Non-equilibrium Processes in Physics and Biology" at the Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics (ESI). Gain insights into the complex behaviors of active matter systems and their applications in understanding biological processes. Discover how principles from statistical physics and fluid dynamics are applied to study cellular mechanics and collective behavior in living systems. Engage with advanced concepts in non-equilibrium physics and their relevance to biological phenomena over the course of this in-depth, 94-minute presentation.