epithelial mechanics fan club
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📚 We're your source for papers on various #EpithelialMechanics topics 🔍 & platform to share your research and passion 🧫🔬
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👉 https://epithelialmechanics.github.io
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💬 @onenimesa.bsky.social & @juliaeckert.bsky.social
👉 https://epithelialmechanics.github.io
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📚 Welcome to the Epithelial Mechanics Fan Club! 🌟
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Our goal is to build a community that fosters knowledge sharing.
Explore our previous 🧵 here 👇
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 👇
Zhang, Y., Kini, S. A., Mishkanian, S. A., Yarishkin, O., Luo, R., Seradj, S. H., ... & Patapoutian, A. (2025). PIEZO channels link mechanical forces to uterine contractions in parturition. Science, #EpithelialMechanics
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Zhang, Y., Kini, S. A., Mishkanian, S. A., Yarishkin, O., Luo, R., Seradj, S. H., ... & Patapoutian, A. (2025). PIEZO channels link mechanical forces to uterine contractions in parturition. Science, #EpithelialMechanics
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It’s time to talk about epithelial geometry and cancer. How can the architecture of an epithelium affect how tumors will grow and spread? In this thread, @jorgealmagro.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It’s time to talk about epithelial geometry and cancer. How can the architecture of an epithelium affect how tumors will grow and spread? In this thread, @jorgealmagro.bsky.social
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Magnificent fully funded PhD position available with me, Rastko Sknepnek (Dundee) and Silke Henkes (Leiden) on epithelial cell migration. @physicsoflifeuk.bsky.social @bscb-official.bsky.social @epimechfc.bsky.social
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November 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Magnificent fully funded PhD position available with me, Rastko Sknepnek (Dundee) and Silke Henkes (Leiden) on epithelial cell migration. @physicsoflifeuk.bsky.social @bscb-official.bsky.social @epimechfc.bsky.social
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It’s time to talk about epithelial geometry and cancer. How can the architecture of an epithelium affect how tumors will grow and spread? In this thread, @jorgealmagro.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It’s time to talk about epithelial geometry and cancer. How can the architecture of an epithelium affect how tumors will grow and spread? In this thread, @jorgealmagro.bsky.social
Lee, J., Abdeen, A. A., Wycislo, K. L., Fan, T. M., & Kilian, K. A. (2016). Interfacial geometry dictates cancer cell tumorigenicity. Nature materials, doi.org/10.1038/nmat... #EpithelialMechanics
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Lee, J., Abdeen, A. A., Wycislo, K. L., Fan, T. M., & Kilian, K. A. (2016). Interfacial geometry dictates cancer cell tumorigenicity. Nature materials, doi.org/10.1038/nmat... #EpithelialMechanics
Fiore, V. F., Almagro, J., & Fuchs, E. (2025). Shaping epithelial tissues by stem cell mechanics in development and cancer. Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, doi.org/10.1038/s415... #EpithelialMechanicsReviews
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Fiore, V. F., Almagro, J., & Fuchs, E. (2025). Shaping epithelial tissues by stem cell mechanics in development and cancer. Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, doi.org/10.1038/s415... #EpithelialMechanicsReviews
Almagro, J., Messal, H. A., Elosegui-Artola, A., van Rheenen, J., & Behrens, A. (2022). Tissue architecture in tumor initiation and progression. Trends in cancer, doi.org/10.1016/j.tr... #EpithelialMechanicsReviews
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Almagro, J., Messal, H. A., Elosegui-Artola, A., van Rheenen, J., & Behrens, A. (2022). Tissue architecture in tumor initiation and progression. Trends in cancer, doi.org/10.1016/j.tr... #EpithelialMechanicsReviews
Knouse, K. A., Lopez, K. E., Bachofner, M., & Amon, A. (2018). Chromosome segregation fidelity in epithelia requires tissue architecture. Cell, doi.org/10.1016/j.ce... #EpithelialMechanics
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Knouse, K. A., Lopez, K. E., Bachofner, M., & Amon, A. (2018). Chromosome segregation fidelity in epithelia requires tissue architecture. Cell, doi.org/10.1016/j.ce... #EpithelialMechanics
Messal, H. A., Alt, S., Ferreira, R. M., Gribben, C., Wang, V. M. Y., Cotoi, C. G., ... & Behrens, A. (2019). Tissue curvature and apicobasal mechanical tension imbalance instruct cancer morphogenesis. Nature, doi.org/10.1038/s415... #EpithelialMechanics
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Messal, H. A., Alt, S., Ferreira, R. M., Gribben, C., Wang, V. M. Y., Cotoi, C. G., ... & Behrens, A. (2019). Tissue curvature and apicobasal mechanical tension imbalance instruct cancer morphogenesis. Nature, doi.org/10.1038/s415... #EpithelialMechanics
Hi, I’m David Brückner @davidbrueckner.bsky.social.
I’ll take you through how cells in a tissue can use information distributed by biochemical gradients to make decisions, and how we can measure such positional information.
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I’ll take you through how cells in a tissue can use information distributed by biochemical gradients to make decisions, and how we can measure such positional information.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Hi, I’m David Brückner @davidbrueckner.bsky.social.
I’ll take you through how cells in a tissue can use information distributed by biochemical gradients to make decisions, and how we can measure such positional information.
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I’ll take you through how cells in a tissue can use information distributed by biochemical gradients to make decisions, and how we can measure such positional information.
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Dubuis, J. O., Tkačik, G., Wieschaus, E. F., Gregor, T., & Bialek, W. (2013). Positional information, in bits. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, doi.org/10.1073/pnas... #EpithelialMechanics
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Dubuis, J. O., Tkačik, G., Wieschaus, E. F., Gregor, T., & Bialek, W. (2013). Positional information, in bits. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, doi.org/10.1073/pnas... #EpithelialMechanics
Petkova, M. D., Tkačik, G., Bialek, W., Wieschaus, E. F., & Gregor, T. (2019). Optimal decoding of cellular identities in a genetic network. Cell, #EpithelialMechanics doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Petkova, M. D., Tkačik, G., Bialek, W., Wieschaus, E. F., & Gregor, T. (2019). Optimal decoding of cellular identities in a genetic network. Cell, #EpithelialMechanics doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
Tkačik, G., & Gregor, T. (2021). The many bits of positional information. Development, 148(2), dev176065. #EpithelialMechanicsReviews doi.org/10.1242/dev....
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Tkačik, G., & Gregor, T. (2021). The many bits of positional information. Development, 148(2), dev176065. #EpithelialMechanicsReviews doi.org/10.1242/dev....
Driever, W., & Nüsslein-Volhard, C. (1988). A gradient of bicoid protein in Drosophila embryos. Cell #EpithelialMechanics
A gradient of bicoid protein in Drosophila embryos
The maternal gene bicoid (bcd) organizes anterior development in Drosophila. Its mRNA is localized at the anterior tip of the oocyte and early embryo.…
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November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Driever, W., & Nüsslein-Volhard, C. (1988). A gradient of bicoid protein in Drosophila embryos. Cell #EpithelialMechanics
Wolpert, L. (1969). Positional information and the spatial pattern of cellular differentiation. Journal of theoretical biology, 25(1), 1-47. #EpithelialMechanics
Positional information and the spatial pattern of cellular differentiation
The problem of pattern is considered in terms of how genetic information can be translated in a reliable manner to give specific and different spatial…
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November 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Wolpert, L. (1969). Positional information and the spatial pattern of cellular differentiation. Journal of theoretical biology, 25(1), 1-47. #EpithelialMechanics
Zagorski, M., Tabata, Y., Brandenberg, N., Lutolf, M. P., Tkačik, G., Bollenbach, T., ... & Kicheva, A. (2017). Decoding of position in the developing neural tube from antiparallel morphogen gradients. Science, #EpithelialMechanics doi.org/10.1126/scie...
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Zagorski, M., Tabata, Y., Brandenberg, N., Lutolf, M. P., Tkačik, G., Bollenbach, T., ... & Kicheva, A. (2017). Decoding of position in the developing neural tube from antiparallel morphogen gradients. Science, #EpithelialMechanics doi.org/10.1126/scie...
Brückner, D. B., & Tkačik, G. (2024). Information content and optimization of self-organized developmental systems. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, #EpithelialMechanics www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Brückner, D. B., & Tkačik, G. (2024). Information content and optimization of self-organized developmental systems. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, #EpithelialMechanics www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Beussman, K. M., Mollica, M. Y., Leonard, A., Miles, J., Hocter, J., ..., Thomas, W. E., & Sniadecki, N. J. (2023). Black dots: High-yield traction force microscopy reveals structural factors contributing to platelet forces. Acta biomaterialia, 163, 302–311. #EpithelialMechanics
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November 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Beussman, K. M., Mollica, M. Y., Leonard, A., Miles, J., Hocter, J., ..., Thomas, W. E., & Sniadecki, N. J. (2023). Black dots: High-yield traction force microscopy reveals structural factors contributing to platelet forces. Acta biomaterialia, 163, 302–311. #EpithelialMechanics
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Yousafzai, M. S., & Hammer, J. A. (2023). Using Biosensors to Study Organoids, Spheroids and Organs-on-a-Chip: A Mechanobiology Perspective. Biosensors, 13(10), 905. #EpithelialMechanicsReview
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November 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Yousafzai, M. S., & Hammer, J. A. (2023). Using Biosensors to Study Organoids, Spheroids and Organs-on-a-Chip: A Mechanobiology Perspective. Biosensors, 13(10), 905. #EpithelialMechanicsReview
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Marelli, M., Gadhari, N., Boero, G., Chiquet, M., & Brugger, J. (2014). Cell force measurements in 3D microfabricated environments based on compliant cantilevers. Lab Chip, 14(2), 286-293. #EpithelialMechanics
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November 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Marelli, M., Gadhari, N., Boero, G., Chiquet, M., & Brugger, J. (2014). Cell force measurements in 3D microfabricated environments based on compliant cantilevers. Lab Chip, 14(2), 286-293. #EpithelialMechanics
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Wang, Y., Gunasekara, D. B., Reed, M. I., ..., Magness, S. T., & Allbritton, N. L. (2017). A microengineered collagen scaffold for generating a polarized crypt-villus architecture of human small intestinal epithelium. Biomaterials, 128, 44–55. #EpithelialMechanics
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November 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Wang, Y., Gunasekara, D. B., Reed, M. I., ..., Magness, S. T., & Allbritton, N. L. (2017). A microengineered collagen scaffold for generating a polarized crypt-villus architecture of human small intestinal epithelium. Biomaterials, 128, 44–55. #EpithelialMechanics
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Which features of tissue flows are most robust and how do they emerge from #EpithelialMechanics?
I’m @alex-plum.bsky.social (@mattiaserra.bsky.social group) and I’ll be sharing some papers on characterizing and controlling avian gastrulation flows.
I’m @alex-plum.bsky.social (@mattiaserra.bsky.social group) and I’ll be sharing some papers on characterizing and controlling avian gastrulation flows.
November 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Which features of tissue flows are most robust and how do they emerge from #EpithelialMechanics?
I’m @alex-plum.bsky.social (@mattiaserra.bsky.social group) and I’ll be sharing some papers on characterizing and controlling avian gastrulation flows.
I’m @alex-plum.bsky.social (@mattiaserra.bsky.social group) and I’ll be sharing some papers on characterizing and controlling avian gastrulation flows.
Which features of tissue flows are most robust and how do they emerge from #EpithelialMechanics?
I’m @alex-plum.bsky.social (@mattiaserra.bsky.social group) and I’ll be sharing some papers on characterizing and controlling avian gastrulation flows.
I’m @alex-plum.bsky.social (@mattiaserra.bsky.social group) and I’ll be sharing some papers on characterizing and controlling avian gastrulation flows.
November 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Which features of tissue flows are most robust and how do they emerge from #EpithelialMechanics?
I’m @alex-plum.bsky.social (@mattiaserra.bsky.social group) and I’ll be sharing some papers on characterizing and controlling avian gastrulation flows.
I’m @alex-plum.bsky.social (@mattiaserra.bsky.social group) and I’ll be sharing some papers on characterizing and controlling avian gastrulation flows.
Plum, A. M., & Serra, M. (2025). Morphogen Patterning in Dynamic Tissues. PRX Life. #EpithelialMechanics
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October 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Plum, A. M., & Serra, M. (2025). Morphogen Patterning in Dynamic Tissues. PRX Life. #EpithelialMechanics
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Plum, A. M., & Serra, M. (2025). Dynamical systems of fate and form in development. Seminars in cell & developmental biology, 172, 103620. #EpithelialMechanicsReview
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October 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Plum, A. M., & Serra, M. (2025). Dynamical systems of fate and form in development. Seminars in cell & developmental biology, 172, 103620. #EpithelialMechanicsReview
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