Mechanical Bending of micropillars by C. elegans

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By Song Lab

Description

A C. elegans worm bends soft high-aspect-ratio micropilars with its tail. By measuring the deflection of each micropillar structure, we can quantify the muscle force of the worm.

Nematode Mechanical Engineering Mobility Movement Muscle

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Mechanical Bending of micropillars by C. elegans