Phase Separation (IMAGE)
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Within the nucleus of an embryonic stem cell (depicted on the left), HP1α bodies can be observed. These bodies exhibit phase separation, forming distinct liquid sub-domains with varying densities, as represented by the light blue and blue regions, respectively. Analogously, this phase separation can be likened to a drop of oil suspended in water (top image) or to dense crowds in a public space (bottom right). The borders between denser and less dense areas are highlighted in green and red.
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Khalil Joron
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