Nanopillar cell cartoon (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Illustration of a how a cell's nucleus (green) deforms around the nanopillars and causes its membrane to form temporary breaches, which are self-repairing. Credit Ali Sarikhani Usage Restrictions Please credit: Ali Sarikhani License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.