Active gel physics

J. Prost; F. Jülicher; J-F. Joanny

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journal article Feb 01, 2015

Active gel physics

J. Prost F. Jülicher J-F. Joanny

Nature Physics Vol. 11 No. 2 pp. 111-117 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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