Hematopoetic Stem Cell In Niche (IMAGE) Emory Health Sciences Caption How deformable cells are, and thus how stiff or squishy they are, plays an important role in retaining blood-forming stem cells in their marrow niches and thus preserving their long-term repopulation capabilities. Credit From Ni et al <i>Cell Stem Cell</i> (2019) Usage Restrictions To be used in connection with Cell Stem Cell paper License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.