In the Lab (IMAGE) University at Buffalo Caption University at Buffalo physics PhD students Taranpreet Kaur (left) and Ibraheem Alshareedah prepare a microfluidic flow chamber for experiments. Microfluidics allow rapid manipulation of protein droplets under optical traps -- a technique used to conduct the new study. Credit Credit: Douglas Levere / University at Buffalo Usage Restrictions This image may only be used in news reports discussing the research in the associated press release. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.