Emergence and robustness of 3D complex tissue architectures from simple physical forces
Pauline Chassonnery, Jenny Paupert, Anne Lorsignol, Childerick Severac, Marielle Ousset, Louis Casteilla, Diane Peurichard
This study builds a 3D mathematical model of adipose tissue showing complex architectures emerge from simple mechanical rules, suggesting mechanical forces drive tissue structure more than genetic programs.
bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2026 · PreprintSystems Biology