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Enzymes that assemble into droplets can speed up cellular reactions, biologists find

  • June 1, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Enzymes that assemble into droplets can speed up cellular reactions, biologists find
Within the past decade, biologists have discovered that one strategy cells use to keep their contents organized is a phenomenon known as phase separation. Similar to the way oil forms droplets that float in a vinegar solution, proteins inside cells can phase separate to form highly concentrated droplets that keep them organized within the cell.

Originally published at Phys.org

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