How do the tiny, crowded, constantly moving molecules inside of cells come together to form functional structures such as organelles? Dr. Cliff Brangwynne explains that many of the organelles we are familiar with, such as the nucleus and the Golgi apparatus, are membrane bound. However, some organelles, such as P granules and nuclear bodies, are not surrounded by a membrane.
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Liquid Phase Separation in Living Cells
Liquid-liquid phase separation drives the formation of membrane-less organelles such as P granules and the nucleolus. Brangwynne explains how this process works and its important role in normal cell function and disease. (Talk recorded in July 2018)
- Part 1: Liquid Phase Separation in Living CellsAudience:
- Student
- Researcher
- Educators of H. School / Intro Undergrad
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 00:46:05 - Part 2: Multiphase Liquid Behavior of the NucleusAudience:
- Researcher
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 00:38:09 - Part 3: Using Light to Study and Control Intracellular Phase BehaviorAudience:
- Researcher
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 00:34:40