The hidden world of biomolecular condensates (IMAGE)
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This image offers a unique look inside biomolecular condensates, the tiny, membraneless compartments within cells. The circular visualization represents a condensate, with one half (left, colorful) showing its intricate nanoscale organization as revealed by super-resolution microscopy. This technique allows scientists to probe the fine details of how molecules arrange themselves within, going far beyond simple "droplets." The other half (right, concentric rings) represents holographic microscopy, which provides precise measurements of the condensate's overall composition and dynamic behavior. Together, these advanced imaging methods, along with molecular simulations (top right structure) and mathematical models (bottom left equation), are helping researchers unlock the complex secrets of these essential cellular structures.
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Julian von Hofe and Saumya Saurabh, PhD
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