Darren J. Lipomi

PIEZO channels link mechanical forces to uterine contractions in parturition

Deleting Piezo1 and Piezo2 together in mice weakens uterine contractions and prolongs labor; uterine and sensory-neuron deletions act additively, and knockout uteri show reduced Gja1 (connexin43).

A key role of PIEZO2 mechanosensitive ion channel in adipose sensory innervation

The paper identifies PIEZO2 as a key mechanosensitive ion channel in adipose sensory innervation and shows its role in regulating adipose tissue phenotypes.

Decoupling Coldness and Softness in Tactile Wetness Perception Using Tunable Hydrogels

This study decouples thermal and mechanical cues in tactile wetness perception using tunable hydrogels and develops a predictive model with 90% accuracy.

Use of dye sensitizers for increased photoacoustic mechanosensation

This paper demonstrates that dye sensitizers can enhance photoacoustic mechanosensation by enabling participants to detect and describe pulsed optical stimuli through tactile sensations on the skin.