Published in Nature Physics · View the paper (DOI)
A study led by IBEC researchers reveals that cells reorganize their internal scaffolding in response to sustained stretching, forming supracellular networks and 'uncaging' their nuclei. This process is facilitated by interactions between keratin and actin filaments.
Coverage from 2 institutions
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Under pressure: When tension builds up, the nucleus escapes
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Article 1
Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) · Jul 27, 2026 · first to report
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Article 2
Queen Mary University of London · Jul 27, 2026