Migrating cell clusters exhibit finger-like protrusions at the front, attributed to leader cells physically dragging follower cells along. Now, an optogenetics experiment has shown that follower cells must also play a role in protrusion formation.
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Lee, C.F. It takes more than forceful leaders. Nat. Phys. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-024-02608-8
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