60Nd’s products are based on a transformative technology that stems from ERC-funded projects. This technology relies on the conceptualization of soft multifunctional materials whose mechanical properties (such as stiffness, viscosity, etc.) and structural configuration can be modulated through external magnetic fields. The combination of theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches supports the design of cellular environments from these materials, enabling the control and transmission of mechanical forces to cells and biological tissues in a dynamic, reversible, and remote manner.
Mechanical forces play a fundamental role in a wide range of biological processes, influencing tumor progression, wound healing, and embryonic development. The technology proposed by 60Nd allows for the reproduction of pathological processes in the laboratory by controlling and identifying mechanical variables and mechanisms. This is highly valuable for the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, as it enables testing of compounds and drugs designed to treat various pathologies, conducting studies on biological samples in an environment that closely mimics living tissue.