Stress-Induced Mechanical Memory in Respiratory Mucus: Anisotropy, Network Reorganization, and Directional Transport
Ameya G. Prabhune, Behnam Rezaei, Andy S. García-Gordillo, Moumita Das, Franck J. Vernerey, Nuris Figueroa-Morales
This paper shows lung mucus develops a directional mechanical memory under stress, which persists after the load is removed and reorganizes the network structure.
bioRxiv · Jul 17, 2026 · PreprintBiophysics