The hidden world of biomolecular condensates (VIDEO)

New York University

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NYU researchers explore the inner workings of biomolecular condensates—tiny, membraneless compartments within cells. This video showcases molecular dynamics simulations of the PopZ protein interacting with different cations during a 10-nanosecond window. Notice the distinct binding patterns with Magnesium (left) versus the multivalent polyamine Spermine (right). These atomic-level views reveal how ion multivalency controls condensate structure and dynamics.

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Mechi Chen and Saumya Saurabh, PhD

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