From liquid to solid: New technique uncovers disease-related changes in tiny droplets within our cells

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From liquid to solid: New technique uncovers disease-related changes in tiny droplets within our cells

Understanding the behavior of tiny droplets in our cells could aid the search for new treatments. A team of Leiden researchers has developed a method to study how these droplets transition from liquid to solid. This change plays a role in various diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and muscular dystrophy. The findings were published in Cell Reports Physical Science.