Finding their sense of direction: Cell movement helps tissues establish polarity

October 16, 2026 · 6:40 pm 1 sources

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• Finding their sense of direction: Cell movement helps tissues establish polarity
  Phys.org · October 16, 2026 18:40
  From the hairs on our arms to the microscopic sensory structures of the inner ear, many tissues in the body are built with a clear sense of direction. To build these structures throughout development, individual cells must establish which way they are facing—and coordinate that orientation with…