Two ways to move together: Force coordination in collective chemotaxis
Abstract
Collective chemotaxis is often viewed through a mesenchymal lens, emphasizing peripheral polarity and force generation. In this issue, Diaz and Mayor (https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.202507211) reveal that epithelial-like neural crest clusters achieve directed chemotaxis through a junction-centered strategy that redistributes polarity, contractility, and traction forces internally.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cellular Mechanics and Interactions
Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation
Microtubule and mitosis dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Journal of Cell Biology
- Volume
- 225
- Issue
- 3
- Publication date
- 30 January 2026
- Language
- EN