Tight junctions (TJ) are cell–cell adhesive structures that define the permeability of barrier-
forming epithelia and endothelia. In contrast to this seemingly static function, TJs display a …

Mechanical properties of soft biological tissues play a critical role in physiology and disease,
affecting cell behavior and fate decisions and contributing to tissue development …

Cells are complex, viscoelastic bodies. Their mechanical properties are defined by the
arrangement of semiflexible cytoskeletal fibers, their crosslinking, and the active remodeling …

The physiological importance of biomolecular condensates is widely recognized, but how it
is controlled in time and space during development is largely unknown. Here, we show that …

Cell mechanics is a fascinating subject that has witnessed a boost of scientific interest in the
most diverse disciplines. Evidence of its biological relevance is continuously mounting …

The small and large intestines arise from a common primordial gut tube but ultimately
become specialized in both form and function. While the midgut forms villi, the hindgut …

Comprehensive systematic account of the development of the avian respiratory system,
specifically that of the domestic fowl, Gallus gallus variant domesticus, is presented. Factors …

Distinct compartments along the gastrointestinal tract perform complementary digestive
processes that sustain life. In vertebrates, the esophagus, small intestine, and large intestine …

Mechanical forces shapes living matter from the macro to the micro. No organism has
escaped their influence or failed on taking advantage of them as both eukaryotic and …

Organ primordia shape is important for pattern formation and organ function. Morphogenesis
generates forces through cellular rearrangements, proliferation, and shape change. These …