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Germline P granules are liquid droplets that localize by controlled dissolution/condensation
In sexually reproducing organisms, embryos specify germ cells, which ultimately generate sperm and eggs. In Caenorhabditis elegans, the first germ cell is established whe …
Bridging biophysics and neurology: aberrant phase transitions in neurodegenerative disease
Biomolecular condensation arising through phase transitions has emerged as an essential organizational strategy that governs many aspects of cell biology. In particular, …
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