Biophysics Seminar- “The many phases of a cell” with Krishna Shrinivas
Biophysics Seminar
April 26, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
SES 2214
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Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Northwestern University
Cells routinely orchestrate reactions, interactions, and transport amongst billions of biomolecules in a crowded environment to perform the diverse tasks that underpin life. Rather than occurring in a well-mixed milieu, biomolecules self-organize into dozens of membrane-lacking compartments called condensates that enable key biological functions and are aberrant in disease. I will begin my talk by introducing phase transitions as an emerging paradigm underlying condensate assembly and function in cells. During the talk, I will go over our efforts in applying this paradigm to gain a deeper understanding of how condensates play a role in regulation of gene expression and in nuclear organization. I will conclude with a brief summary and discussion of exciting future directions and opportunities for translation.
Date posted
Jan 18, 2024
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Apr 24, 2024