M. Bonilla-Quintana

Mechanically induced topological transition of spectrin regulates its distribution in the mammalian cortex

This study shows spectrin in mammalian cells can transition between different topological structures under mechanical stress, adapting to protect the cell cortex.

Biophysical modeling of actin-mediated structural plasticity reveals mechanical adaptation in dendritic spines

The paper develops a 3D biophysical model to study how actin remodeling and mechanical forces influence dendritic spine enlargement during long-term potentiation.

Actin in Dendritic Spines Self-Organizes into a Critical State

The paper quantifies dendritic spine size and shape changes using time-series analysis and proposes a biophysical model showing actin self-organization into a critical state.