Yielding Elastic Tethers Stabilize Robust Cell Adhesion

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Matt J. Whitfield,

Affiliation Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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Jonathon P. Luo,

Affiliation Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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Wendy E. Thomas

* E-mail: wendyt@u.washington.edu

Affiliation Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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