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Tag: Ram Dixit

First artificial scaffolds for studying plant cell growth (Links to an external site)

October 20, 2021January 10, 2022
Ram Dixit, mechanobiology

As a baby seedling emerges from the depths of the soil, it faces a challenge: gravity’s downward push. To succeed, the plant must sense the force, then push upward with an even greater force. Visible growth is proof that the seedling has won against the force of gravity.

Researchers uncover how cells interact with supporting proteins to heal wounds (Links to an external site)

July 28, 2020January 10, 2022
Guy Genin, Genin 3D-mapping Technique

Using 3D mapping, researchers uncover a process that has stymied mechanobiology

How to build better highways in plants (Links to an external site)

June 2, 2020January 10, 2022
Ram Dixit and postdoctoral fellow Anindya Ganguly.

Dixit lab finds motor proteins that create more stable tracks to deliver much-needed materials

Keeping plant-cell motors on track (Links to an external site)

March 13, 2018January 10, 2022
Ram Dixit Lab

Molecular brakemen keep transporter proteins in check until it’s their turn to move

WU Mechanobiology

Guy Genin

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St. Louis, MO 63130

genin@wustl.edu

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