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Marangoni flows underlie symmetry breaking in early mouse gastruloids

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Nature Physics, Published online: 07 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02840-w

Spherical aggregates of mouse stem cells exhibit symmetry breaking by forming an elongated axis. This extension is driven by a recirculating Marangoni-like tissue flow, providing insights into the tissue mechanics underlying embryonic development.