Cells actively rearrange their cytoplasmic machinery to perform diverse functions. Now, friction forces generated between cytoplasmic components provide a physical basis for cell shape change.
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Andrews, T.G.R., Priya, R. Friction pulls cells into shape. Nat. Phys. 20, 187–188 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-023-02304-z
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