Shape, Strain, and Stability: Epithelia Under High Strain
Jing Yang, Yicheng Dong, Carter Jones, Yingli Wang, Chloe Merino, Carsten Stuckenholz, Lance A. Davidson
This study investigates strain heterogeneity in Xenopus laevis epithelial explants under uniform mechanical strain, finding that cell intrinsic material properties drive variable mechanical responses.
bioRxiv · Nov 12, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology