Big implications: Explains size and shape of cytoplasmic condensates May underlie condensate aging, mechanical sensing, and compartmentalization Opens door to targeting motility to regulate phase separation—e.g., in viral replication or synthetic biology

To understand how force affects condensation, we used Langevin dynamics simulations. Using bead-spring polymers with Lennard-Jones attraction, we applied directional force, finding decreased saturation concentration (ρ_sat) and enhanced phase separation.

ARF condensates move along actin filaments in the cytoplasm! We found this movement was: fast (~10 µm/s),  directional, and disrupted by actin depolymerization = all signatures of active transport via myosin motors.

What regulates plant de novo organogenesis? Led by postdoc Suresh Damodaran, we discover that not all hypocotyl cells are equally competent to create a new root meristem after excision of the primary root. authors.elsevier.com/a/1jTSe…

Please save the date for IPGSA 2025 to be held in Ft. Collins, CO from June 29 - July 3, 2025.

Please save the date for IPGSA 2025 to be held in Ft. Collins, CO from June 29 - July 3, 2025.

Looking forward to reading this hormone transport review by Eilon Shani! urldefense.com/v3/__https://…$

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IPGSA 2023 registration is now open! ipgsa2023.com

Amazing tour of Dubrovnik with old friends and new. #auxin2022

A lab day in Monte Negro before #Auxin2022.

Interested in Auxin? Want to hear the lastest in the field? Join us at Auxin2022, which will take place October 2-7 in Cavtat, Croatia. We have a few spots left, even though the deadline has passed. Travel awards for US trainees. Please see auxin2020.weebly.com for details!