Lucie Barbier

This study shows neutrophils maintain high migration speed in capillaries of varying sizes by adapting their actomyosin cytoskeleton via the ROCK-MyoII pathway, preventing vascular obstruction.

The paper uses Atomic Force Microscopy to analyze mechanical properties of mouse and human oocytes, showing differences in stiffness linked to cortical structure and maternal age effects.

This paper develops a microfluidic device to non-invasively measure mouse oocyte deformability, identifying elasticity as a key factor in mechanical health and potential for improved assisted reproduction.