Whole organism 3D mapping reveals universal branching topology and biophysical optimization governs vascular and nervous system development
André Forjaz, Marco Costa, Catarina Oliveira, Paul A. Gensbigler, Lucie Dequiedt, Vasco Queiroga, Saurabh Joshi, William Foster, Matthieu Wyart, Marjorie R. Grafe, Owen J. T. McCarty, Gabriel S. Bever, Jamie Oi-Ting Lo, Brice Ménard, Sean X. Sun, , Denis Wirtz
The paper uses 3D imaging to analyze vascular and nervous systems in embryos, finding shared structural principles but distinct architectures shaped by biophysical constraints.
bioRxiv · Apr 13, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology