Comment expliquer le paradoxe fondamental de la matière vivante, qui allie stabilité et robustesse des formes à une dynamique interne constante ? Ce n’est pas seulement l’information génétique contenue dans les cellules, mais aussi les processus biochimiques et moléculaires observables in vivo qui sont à l’œuvre dans la morphogenèse. S’y ajoute la contribution essentielle des forces mécaniques qui, de la molécule au tissu, modèlent l’organisme. La dynamique du vivant émerge ainsi du contrô...

How can we explain the fundamental paradox of living matter, which combines stability and robustness of form with constant internal dynamics? It is not only the genetic information contained in every cell, but also numerous stochastic biomolecular processes that are at work in morphogenesis. In addition, the shaping of an organism is driven by mechanical forces that operate within and between cells, across tissues and organs. The dynamics of morphogenesis is a self-organized process that e...

Cell Polarity and Morphogenesis, the latest volume in the Methods in Cell Biology series, looks at cell polarity and morphogenesis. Edited by leaders in the field, this volume provides proven, state-of-art techniques, along with relevant historical background and theory, to aid researchers in efficient design and effective implementation of experimental methodologies. - Covers sections on cell polarity, morphogenesis, and emerging studies - Written by experts in the field - Includes cuttin...