The interplay of chemistry and mechanics in morphogenesis
- May 26
- 1 min read
The formation of an embryo requires highly precise and reproducible processes. But how does this apparent flawlessness persist despite the ubiquitous noise in biology? Embryogenesis is in fact not a perfect process; but fortunately, there are mechanisms to correct mistakes. An abnormal expression of a morphogen can be rectify using mechanical feedback, allowing tissues to detect and eliminate unfit cells.
This video was created by Pauline Chantraine, a student in the Cell Physics Master at the University of Strasbourg, France.
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