TA and Biosignaling (Seed project)

Our Seed Project aims to explore how acoustic waves affect biological processes in endothelial cell tissues by breaking symmetry in the propagation of nonlinear Ca2+ waves. 🧬

💡 Outcomes:
This project will provide insights into topological acoustic interpretations of biological phenomena and explore how sound can impact health—both positively and negatively.

🧠 Calcium Oscillation:
Calcium plays a vital role in cellular functions, with its oscillatory nature helping cells process and respond to dynamic information.

🔍 Research Leads:
Minkyu Kim (University of Arizona)
Xiaoyun Ding (University of Colorado, Boulder)

🔊 Impact of Sound on Health:
While prolonged exposure to noise is linked to cardiovascular diseases, sound also holds therapeutic potential. This project will focus on studying intercellular Ca2+ signals and their relation to sound irradiation, especially in terms of time reversal and symmetry-breaking effects. We aim to uncover new insights into nonconventional topology and nonreciprocity in biological signaling.

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