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Cells are in constant isometric tension with the extracellular matrix (ECM), an equilibrium of forces needed to ensure to adopt the shape and volume suited to exert their function 1,2. On a larger ...

Yap is pretty simple. It’s a six-person chat room (“Because seven is annoying,” says the official blog), where every message you post erases the one you posted before it; you can only say one thing at ...

It is no secret that Americans are “yappers.” As a culture, we prioritize small talk and dread the ambiguity that accompanies infamous awkward silences. When catching up with old friends or meeting ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. The official currency of Micronesia is the US dollar, but the island state of Yap uses ...