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The Hidden Architect: Biologists Uncover Unexpected Role of Nuclei in Organ Development


New research revealed that cell nuclei, not just cell surfaces, control the stiffness and organization of eye and brain tissues during development, indicating a significant role for the nucleus in shaping embryonic tissue structure and potentially influencing related diseases. Biophysicist Otger

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