An Introduction to Phase Separation in Cell Biology

Phase transitions in cells provide a wonderful arena for investigation by students of physics, chemistry, and biology to come together to apply their foundational knowledge. In this article, we provide an intuitive approach to the basic physical principles of phase separation. We then highlight seve...

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Published in:Resonance 2023, Vol.28 (2), p.229-245
Main Authors: Gowrishankar, Kripa, Uppaluri, Sravanti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cellular biology
Education
General Article
Humanities and Social Sciences
multidisciplinary
Phase transitions
Physics
Science
Science Education
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Summary:Phase transitions in cells provide a wonderful arena for investigation by students of physics, chemistry, and biology to come together to apply their foundational knowledge. In this article, we provide an intuitive approach to the basic physical principles of phase separation. We then highlight several examples that illustrate how the cell, the fundamental unit of life, makes use of phase separation to organise its contents.
ISSN:0973-712X
0971-8044
0973-712X
DOI:10.1007/s12045-023-1545-0