Liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) within cells is a captivating phenomenon known to aid the organization of cellular components; however, its complex kinetics have remained a puzzle. Now, a new study elucidates the crosstalk between the phase state of an encapsulating membrane and LLPS dynamics.
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Dimova, R. How membranes influence intracellular phase separation. Nat. Chem. 16, 10–11 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-023-01407-7
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