Le et al. show that in Xenopus embryos, local ectodermal tissue flows provide a directional cue that polarizes and guides embryonic myeloid cells migration via cell-on-cell interactions.

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We find out more about the winners of the 2025 Quintay International Course on Developmental Biology cover competition.

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Mechanical forces shape the developing heart by controlling cell volume through a Piezo1-driven hydraulic mechanism.

Pacheco and Hutchins preview a new study from Diaz and Mayor, which reveals the distinct force-generating mechanisms used by epithelial and mesenchymal cel

Curso Electivo de Verano, dirigido a estudiantes de pregrado Programa: Link Fechas: 5 al 15 de Enero de 2026 Lugar: Santiago de Chile, clases presenciales (Campus Manuel Montt, U. Mayor) Para estudian...

Cells typically migrate toward stiffer substrates via durotaxis, relying on focal adhesions. Here, the authors show that confined cells can migrate up friction gradients without focal adhesions, revea...

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