Spider silk showcases a unique blend of strength, extendibility, and versatility tailored for various purposes including prey capture, shelter construction, and reproduction. With properties ...

Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) refers to the process by which proteins, DNA, RNA, and other macromolecules coalesce into liquid-like condensates 1,2. Phase-separated condensates, also called ...

Crystallization is a well-explored natural phenomenon where atoms or molecules arrange themselves into highly organized solid forms called crystals. This phenomenon has been widely utilized across ...

Dynamic remodeling of the endomembrane system is a core biological process essential for maintaining cellular compartmentalization and homeostasis. Proteins enriched in intrinsically disordered ...

Researchers led by Prof. XU Zhiheng from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, revealed the important roles of POSH phase separation and its ...