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We're all about sharing research papers and threads. If you'd like to contribute, please send DM us! 💬
Our goal is to build a community that fosters knowledge sharing.
Explore our previous 🧵 here 👇
Malboubi, M., Esteki, M. H., Vaghela, M. B., Korsak, L. I. T., Petrie, R. J., Moeendarbary, E., & Charras, G. (2025). The cytoplasm of living cells can sustain transient and steady intracellular pressure gradients. Elife. doi.org/10.7554/eLif...
#EpithelialMechanics
#EpithelialMechanics
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Malboubi, M., Esteki, M. H., Vaghela, M. B., Korsak, L. I. T., Petrie, R. J., Moeendarbary, E., & Charras, G. (2025). The cytoplasm of living cells can sustain transient and steady intracellular pressure gradients. Elife. doi.org/10.7554/eLif...
#EpithelialMechanics
#EpithelialMechanics
Weevers, S. L., Falconer, A. D., Mercker, M., Sadeghi, H., Rozema, D., Ferenc, J., ... & Tsiairis, C. D. (2025). Mechanochemical patterning localizes the organizer of a luminal epithelium. Science Advances, #EpithelialMechanics doi.org/10.1126/scia...
December 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Weevers, S. L., Falconer, A. D., Mercker, M., Sadeghi, H., Rozema, D., Ferenc, J., ... & Tsiairis, C. D. (2025). Mechanochemical patterning localizes the organizer of a luminal epithelium. Science Advances, #EpithelialMechanics doi.org/10.1126/scia...
Leybova, L., Biswas, A., Sharan, R., Trejo, B. M., Kim, K., ..., Phillips, B. K., & Devenport, D. (2024). Radially patterned morphogenesis of murine hair follicle placodes ensures robust epithelial budding. Developmental cell, 59(24), 3272–3289.e5. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Leybova, L., Biswas, A., Sharan, R., Trejo, B. M., Kim, K., ..., Phillips, B. K., & Devenport, D. (2024). Radially patterned morphogenesis of murine hair follicle placodes ensures robust epithelial budding. Developmental cell, 59(24), 3272–3289.e5. #EpithelialMechanics
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Ruhoff, V. T., Leijnse, N., Doostmohammadi, A., & Bendix, P. M. (2025). Filopodia: integrating cellular functions with theoretical models. Trends in cell biology, 35(2), 129–140. #EpithelialMechanicsReview
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December 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Ruhoff, V. T., Leijnse, N., Doostmohammadi, A., & Bendix, P. M. (2025). Filopodia: integrating cellular functions with theoretical models. Trends in cell biology, 35(2), 129–140. #EpithelialMechanicsReview
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Bodenschatz, J. F. E., Ajmail, K., Skamrahl, M., Vache, M., Gottwald, J., Nehls, S., & Janshoff, A. (2022). Epithelial cells sacrifice excess area to preserve fluidity in response to external mechanical stress. Communications biology, 5(1), 855. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Bodenschatz, J. F. E., Ajmail, K., Skamrahl, M., Vache, M., Gottwald, J., Nehls, S., & Janshoff, A. (2022). Epithelial cells sacrifice excess area to preserve fluidity in response to external mechanical stress. Communications biology, 5(1), 855. #EpithelialMechanics
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Kim, S., Amini, R., Yen, S. T., Pospíšil, P., Boutillon, A., Deniz, I. A., & Campàs, O. (2024). A nuclear jamming transition in vertebrate organogenesis. Nature materials, 23(11), 1592–1599. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Kim, S., Amini, R., Yen, S. T., Pospíšil, P., Boutillon, A., Deniz, I. A., & Campàs, O. (2024). A nuclear jamming transition in vertebrate organogenesis. Nature materials, 23(11), 1592–1599. #EpithelialMechanics
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Cells can sense the geometry of their environment, from tiny subcellular features to whole-tissue patterns. How can we engineer environments to systematically probe these responses?
🧵 I'm @lhinderling.bsky.social from @olivierpertz.bsky.social lab, let’s do a short tour on microfabrication!
🧵 I'm @lhinderling.bsky.social from @olivierpertz.bsky.social lab, let’s do a short tour on microfabrication!
December 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Cells can sense the geometry of their environment, from tiny subcellular features to whole-tissue patterns. How can we engineer environments to systematically probe these responses?
🧵 I'm @lhinderling.bsky.social from @olivierpertz.bsky.social lab, let’s do a short tour on microfabrication!
🧵 I'm @lhinderling.bsky.social from @olivierpertz.bsky.social lab, let’s do a short tour on microfabrication!
Cells can sense the geometry of their environment, from tiny subcellular features to whole-tissue patterns. How can we engineer environments to systematically probe these responses?
🧵 I'm @lhinderling.bsky.social from @olivierpertz.bsky.social lab, let’s do a short tour on microfabrication!
🧵 I'm @lhinderling.bsky.social from @olivierpertz.bsky.social lab, let’s do a short tour on microfabrication!
December 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Cells can sense the geometry of their environment, from tiny subcellular features to whole-tissue patterns. How can we engineer environments to systematically probe these responses?
🧵 I'm @lhinderling.bsky.social from @olivierpertz.bsky.social lab, let’s do a short tour on microfabrication!
🧵 I'm @lhinderling.bsky.social from @olivierpertz.bsky.social lab, let’s do a short tour on microfabrication!
Minin, A., Semerikova, T., Belousova, A.V., Karavashkova, O., Pozdina, V., Tomilina, M., & Zubarev I. (2025). MSLASpheroidStamp: 3d cell spheroids for everyone. Bioprinting, 49, e00416. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Minin, A., Semerikova, T., Belousova, A.V., Karavashkova, O., Pozdina, V., Tomilina, M., & Zubarev I. (2025). MSLASpheroidStamp: 3d cell spheroids for everyone. Bioprinting, 49, e00416. #EpithelialMechanics
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Harrison, R.G. (1912). The cultivation of tissues in extraneous media as a method of morpho-genetic study. Anat. Rec., 6: 181-193. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Harrison, R.G. (1912). The cultivation of tissues in extraneous media as a method of morpho-genetic study. Anat. Rec., 6: 181-193. #EpithelialMechanics
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Hinderling, L., Hadorn, R., Kwasny, M., Frei, J., Grädel, B., Psalmon, S., Blum, Y., ..., Riveline, D., & Pertz, O. (2025). Teach your microscope how to print: low-cost and rapid-iteration microfabrication for biology. Lab on a chip, 25(16), 4091–4105. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hinderling, L., Hadorn, R., Kwasny, M., Frei, J., Grädel, B., Psalmon, S., Blum, Y., ..., Riveline, D., & Pertz, O. (2025). Teach your microscope how to print: low-cost and rapid-iteration microfabrication for biology. Lab on a chip, 25(16), 4091–4105. #EpithelialMechanics
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Lorenzo-Martín, L. F., Hübscher, T., Bowler, A. D., Broguiere, N., Langer, J., Tillard, L., Nikolaev, M., Radtke, F., & Lutolf, M. P. (2024). Spatiotemporally resolved colorectal oncogenesis in mini-colons ex vivo. Nature, 629(8011), 450–457. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Lorenzo-Martín, L. F., Hübscher, T., Bowler, A. D., Broguiere, N., Langer, J., Tillard, L., Nikolaev, M., Radtke, F., & Lutolf, M. P. (2024). Spatiotemporally resolved colorectal oncogenesis in mini-colons ex vivo. Nature, 629(8011), 450–457. #EpithelialMechanics
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Ruppel, A., Wörthmüller, D., Misiak, V., Kelkar, M., Wang, I., Moreau, P., Méry, A., ..., Schwarz, U. S., & Balland, M. (2023). Force propagation between epithelial cells depends on active coupling and mechano-structural polarization. eLife, 12, e83588. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Ruppel, A., Wörthmüller, D., Misiak, V., Kelkar, M., Wang, I., Moreau, P., Méry, A., ..., Schwarz, U. S., & Balland, M. (2023). Force propagation between epithelial cells depends on active coupling and mechano-structural polarization. eLife, 12, e83588. #EpithelialMechanics
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Le Maout, E., Lo Vecchio, S., Kumar Korla, P., Jinn-Chyuan Sheu, J., & Riveline, D. (2020). Ratchetaxis in Channels: Entry Point and Local Asymmetry Set Cell Directions in Confinement. Biophysical journal, 119(7), 1301–1308. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Le Maout, E., Lo Vecchio, S., Kumar Korla, P., Jinn-Chyuan Sheu, J., & Riveline, D. (2020). Ratchetaxis in Channels: Entry Point and Local Asymmetry Set Cell Directions in Confinement. Biophysical journal, 119(7), 1301–1308. #EpithelialMechanics
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Meet the Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club @epimechfc.bsky.social
Nimesh Chahare @onenimesa.bsky.social and Julia Eckert @juliaeckert.bsky.social introduce us to the Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club.
Learn how you can get involved with this community: focalplane.biologists.com/2025/12/04/e...
Nimesh Chahare @onenimesa.bsky.social and Julia Eckert @juliaeckert.bsky.social introduce us to the Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club.
Learn how you can get involved with this community: focalplane.biologists.com/2025/12/04/e...
Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club - FocalPlane
Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club - News
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December 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Meet the Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club @epimechfc.bsky.social
Nimesh Chahare @onenimesa.bsky.social and Julia Eckert @juliaeckert.bsky.social introduce us to the Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club.
Learn how you can get involved with this community: focalplane.biologists.com/2025/12/04/e...
Nimesh Chahare @onenimesa.bsky.social and Julia Eckert @juliaeckert.bsky.social introduce us to the Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club.
Learn how you can get involved with this community: focalplane.biologists.com/2025/12/04/e...
Cytoskeleton shapes tissues during development. What signaling drives these changes?
I'm @onenimesa.bsky.social and let's explore FGF signaling's crucial role with examples.
Trust me, you need to know this!
I'm @onenimesa.bsky.social and let's explore FGF signaling's crucial role with examples.
Trust me, you need to know this!
December 6, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Cytoskeleton shapes tissues during development. What signaling drives these changes?
I'm @onenimesa.bsky.social and let's explore FGF signaling's crucial role with examples.
Trust me, you need to know this!
I'm @onenimesa.bsky.social and let's explore FGF signaling's crucial role with examples.
Trust me, you need to know this!
Are you curious about how @epimechfc.bsky.social started a little over 2 years ago and how it has developed since then?
Do not miss our blog post! Thank you, @focalplane.bsky.social, for reaching out to us and for the opportunity! 👇
Do not miss our blog post! Thank you, @focalplane.bsky.social, for reaching out to us and for the opportunity! 👇
Meet the Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club @epimechfc.bsky.social
Nimesh Chahare @onenimesa.bsky.social and Julia Eckert @juliaeckert.bsky.social introduce us to the Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club.
Learn how you can get involved with this community: focalplane.biologists.com/2025/12/04/e...
Nimesh Chahare @onenimesa.bsky.social and Julia Eckert @juliaeckert.bsky.social introduce us to the Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club.
Learn how you can get involved with this community: focalplane.biologists.com/2025/12/04/e...
Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club - FocalPlane
Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club - News
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December 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Are you curious about how @epimechfc.bsky.social started a little over 2 years ago and how it has developed since then?
Do not miss our blog post! Thank you, @focalplane.bsky.social, for reaching out to us and for the opportunity! 👇
Do not miss our blog post! Thank you, @focalplane.bsky.social, for reaching out to us and for the opportunity! 👇
Bénazéraf, B., Francois, P., Baker, R. E., Denans, N., Little, C. D., & Pourquié, O. (2010). A random cell motility gradient downstream of FGF controls elongation of an amniote embryo. Nature, 466(7303), 248–252. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Bénazéraf, B., Francois, P., Baker, R. E., Denans, N., Little, C. D., & Pourquié, O. (2010). A random cell motility gradient downstream of FGF controls elongation of an amniote embryo. Nature, 466(7303), 248–252. #EpithelialMechanics
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Clarke, D. N., & Martin, A. C. (2021). Actin-based force generation and cell adhesion in tissue morphogenesis. Current Biology, 31(10), R667–R680. #EpithelialMechanicsReview
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doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Clarke, D. N., & Martin, A. C. (2021). Actin-based force generation and cell adhesion in tissue morphogenesis. Current Biology, 31(10), R667–R680. #EpithelialMechanicsReview
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doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
Harding, M. J., & Nechiporuk, A. V. (2012). Fgfr-Ras-MAPK signaling is required for apical constriction via apical positioning of Rho-associated kinase during mechanosensory organ formation. Development, 139(17), 3130–3135. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Harding, M. J., & Nechiporuk, A. V. (2012). Fgfr-Ras-MAPK signaling is required for apical constriction via apical positioning of Rho-associated kinase during mechanosensory organ formation. Development, 139(17), 3130–3135. #EpithelialMechanics
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Nerurkar, N. L., Lee, C., Mahadevan, L., & Tabin, C. J. (2019). Molecular control of macroscopic forces drives formation of the vertebrate hindgut. Nature, 565(7740), 480–484. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Nerurkar, N. L., Lee, C., Mahadevan, L., & Tabin, C. J. (2019). Molecular control of macroscopic forces drives formation of the vertebrate hindgut. Nature, 565(7740), 480–484. #EpithelialMechanics
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Sai, X., & Ladher, R. K. (2008). FGF Signaling Regulates Cytoskeletal Remodeling during Epithelial Morphogenesis. Current Biology, 18(13), 976–981. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Sai, X., & Ladher, R. K. (2008). FGF Signaling Regulates Cytoskeletal Remodeling during Epithelial Morphogenesis. Current Biology, 18(13), 976–981. #EpithelialMechanics
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Yu, S. R., Burkhardt, M., Nowak, M., Ries, J., Petrášek, Z., Scholpp, S., Schwille, P., & Brand, M. (2009). Fgf8 morphogen gradient forms by a source-sink mechanism with freely diffusing molecules. Nature, 461(7263), 533–536. #EpithelialMechanics
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December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Yu, S. R., Burkhardt, M., Nowak, M., Ries, J., Petrášek, Z., Scholpp, S., Schwille, P., & Brand, M. (2009). Fgf8 morphogen gradient forms by a source-sink mechanism with freely diffusing molecules. Nature, 461(7263), 533–536. #EpithelialMechanics
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Qu, L., Zhao, S., Huang, Y., Ye, X., Wang, K., Liu, Y., Liu, X., Mao, H., Hu, G., Chen, W., Guo, C., He, J., ...,Chen, L., & Zhao, W. (2024). Self-inspired learning for denoising live-cell super-resolution microscopy. Nature methods, 21(10), 1895–1908. #EpithelialMechanics
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November 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Qu, L., Zhao, S., Huang, Y., Ye, X., Wang, K., Liu, Y., Liu, X., Mao, H., Hu, G., Chen, W., Guo, C., He, J., ...,Chen, L., & Zhao, W. (2024). Self-inspired learning for denoising live-cell super-resolution microscopy. Nature methods, 21(10), 1895–1908. #EpithelialMechanics
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González-Martín, M., Martínez-Ara, G., Ngo, J. T., Trepat, X., & Roca-Cusachs, P. (2025). Synthetic mechanotransduction. Nature Reviews Bioengineering, 1-14. #EpithelialMechanicsReviews
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November 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
González-Martín, M., Martínez-Ara, G., Ngo, J. T., Trepat, X., & Roca-Cusachs, P. (2025). Synthetic mechanotransduction. Nature Reviews Bioengineering, 1-14. #EpithelialMechanicsReviews
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