Chaitanya A. Athale

Mechanics of E. coli cell width homeostasis and bulging dynamics from MreB and septum inhibition

The paper quantifies E. coli shape dynamics under MreB and septum inhibitors, finding bulge formation and estimating cell envelope rigidity, pressure, and fluidity parameters.

Coin-tossing by Kinesin-1 Head and Tail Binding Collectively Drives Microtubule Patterns

The paper shows that kinesin-1's head and tail domains collectively drive microtubule motion patterns through a coin-toss mechanism, with the tail acting as an active mechanical component.

Deep learning-based reconstruction of embryonic cell-division cycle from label-free microscopy time-series of evolutionarily diverse nematodes

The paper trains deep learning models to automatically classify cell division stages in nematode embryos using label-free microscopy, achieving high accuracy and reconstructing the cyclical progression of division.

Multi-protein chimeric antigens, a novel combined approach for efficiently targeting and blocking the blood stage of Plasmodium falciparum

The paper presents a novel vaccine strategy using multi-protein chimeric antigens to target and block the blood stage of Plasmodium falciparum by combining immunodominant peptides from multiple antigens.

Mechanics of Hydra Detachment from Subrates: The Role of Substrate Rigidity and Starvation

This study measures the force required for Hydra species to detach from substrates, finding substrate rigidity and species-specific starvation effects influence adhesion strength.