What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the molecular mechanisms that shape the developing pinna and the coordination of muscle and cartilage during its formation.

February 9, 2026Development0 citationsOpen Access

The people behind the papers – Juan Fons and Abigail Tucker

Key Points

To investigate the molecular mechanisms that shape the developing pinna and the coordination of muscle and cartilage during its formation.
Conducted a study to explore molecular mechanisms
Focused on the development of muscle and cartilage in the pinna
Interviewed first author Juan Fons and corresponding author Abigail Tucker
Found that coordinated development of muscle and cartilage is crucial for pinna formation
Identified key molecular mechanisms involved in the development process

Abstract

The outer ear, called the pinna, predominantly consists of muscle and cartilage, but the molecular mechanisms that shape the developing pinna remain poorly understood. In a new study, Juan Fons, Abigail Tucker and colleagues find that coordinated development of muscle and cartilage supports pinna formation, and investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning this. To find out more, we spoke to first author Juan Fons and corresponding author Abigail Tucker, Professor at Kings College London, UK.

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