Nematic structures contribute to robust zygotic polarization in C. elegans
Michiel Vanslambrouck, Jef Vangheel, Ella Linxia Müller, Bart Smeets, Pierre Gönczy, Rob Jelier
The paper develops a 3D mechanical model of C. elegans zygote polarization, showing how nematic cortical structures ensure robust axis alignment during polarization.
bioRxiv · Apr 1, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology