Using high-throughput light-sheet microscopy, Dent et al. study 3D cancer cell morphogenesis. Environmental cues modulate the opposing roles of non-muscle myosin II (myosin) and microtubules, with varied impacts on RhoGEFs FARP1 and TIAM2. The study underscores the critical interplay between cytoskeletal regulators and the microenvironment, enhancing our understanding of cell behavior in diverse settings.
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