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  • Physical force alone spurs gene expression, study reveals

    Apr 1, 2020 2:15 pm by Diana YatesResearch
    Ning Wang, a professor of mechanical science and engineering; postdoctoral fellow Jian Sun; and doctoral student Erfan Mohagheghian

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    'We found that force can activate genes without intermediates, without enzymes or signaling molecules in the cytoplasm,' said professor Ning Wang.

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