This model contains a larger tensegrity structure similar in design to that shown in Figure 1 and a small geodesic sphere tensegrity at its center, which are linked and prestressed by a continuous series of black tensile cables that stretch from the surface to the central structure. The black ‘cytoskeletal’ cables cannot be seen because of the black background. Note that the cell and nucleus spread in a coordinated manner when stretched and round when released (bottom vs top).