M. Bonilla-Quintana

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

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

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.