This is part of a seminar series for students and researchers interested in theoretical physics and applied mathematics. Listen to Daniel Midvedt (University of Gothenburg) uring the seminar "Physics of intracellular organization".
The basis for life is an accurate spatiotemporal organization of biomolecules. At the microscopic level, this organization rests upon fundamental physical principles. The past decade, there has been a joint thrust from physicists and biologists in trying to elucidate the principles underlying the organization of biomolecules within living cells. This effort has led to the discovery of a new class of organelles, called biomolecular condensates, which form as a result of intricate physical interactions between biomolecules, and which have been shown to play a major role in several diseases. In this talk, I will outline some of the efforts made in understanding the organizational principles underlying these condensates as an inspirational example of how interdisciplinary research can lead to unforeseen breakthroughs. I will also highlight some remaining questions, which will require a further joint effort of theoretical physicists, experimental physicists, and biologists to answer.
Participate on campus or via Zoom.
On campus: von Bahr and via Zoom
Zoom link: https://gu-se.zoom.us/j/64681043702