A general role of mechanical pre-patterning in tissue shape formation in embryos

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• Fengzhu Xiong (University of Cambridge, Gurdon Institute)
• Thursday 13 March 2025, 13:00-14:00
• MR14, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge.

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Embryo tissues are active soft matter that self-organize into various shapes (morphogenesis). In this view, they may execute morphogenetic programmes by spatial-temporally regulating either tissue stresses (moulding a playdough), or tissue mechanical properties (pre-patterning an origami). Which strategy do embryonic tissues prefer? What constraints could determine how these strategies evolve? Using recent examples in our lab, I hope to facilitate a discussion on these questions.

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