What an incredible scientific trip to Japan, first to participate in the Multimodal ECM symposium organised by @hirofujiwara.bsky.social where Ricardo Barrientos won a poster prize, and then to visit @RIKENBDR in Kobe. Fantastic science, stunning views, beautiful food! Thank you Hiro!

#DBfeature Dynamic duo: Cell–extracellular matrix interactions in hair follicle development and regeneration by Hironobu Fujiwara @hirofujiwara.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Through live imaging with new tools, Wuergezhen et al. visualise the hidden dynamics of the basement membrane (BM). We show how BM turnover & expansion coordinate with cellular movements & divisions, highlighting their active & synergistic roles in skin morphogenesis. rupress.org/jcb/article/...