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This article discusses recent advancements in understanding how mechanical cues contribute to nervous system development, homeostasis, and disorders. It covers experimental approaches, mechanotransduction pathways, and identifies open questions in the field.
Pillai and Franze provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in our understanding of how mechanical cues, e.g., tissue stiffness and cellular forces, contribute to nervous system development, homeostasis, and disorder. They illuminate experimental approaches, mechanotransduction pathways, and open questions.