E. R. Dufresne

Phase-Separated Droplets Swim to Their Dissolution

The paper shows that liquid droplets swim toward conditions that favor their dissolution, introducing the term dialytaxis.

Actin and microtubules position stress granules

This study identifies how actin and microtubules position stress granules through complementary physical mechanisms.

Geometrical frustration of phase-separated domains in Coscinodiscus diatom frustules

The paper investigates the micron-scale organization of Coscinodiscus diatom frustules, revealing competing organizational tendencies that lead to a frustrated triangular lattice with defect accumulation near the center.

High interaction valency ensures cohesion and persistence of a microtubule +TIP body at the plus-end of a single specialized microtubule in yeast

The paper investigates the Kar9 network in yeast, showing it forms a multivalent, liquid-like condensate at microtubule tips that persists during growth and shrinkage and functions as a mechanical coupling device.

Non-specific adhesive forces between filaments and membraneless organelles

The paper investigates how stress granules interact with microtubules in human cells, finding non-specific adhesive forces that influence droplet deformation and network structure.

Sustained Enzymatic Activity and Flow in Crowded Protein Droplets

This paper demonstrates a system of protein droplets that sustain enzymatic activity and flow, mimicking cellular environments and metabolic processes.

Evolution of Single Gyroid Photonic Crystals in Bird Feathers

The paper describes the evolution of single gyroid photonic crystals in bird feathers from ancestral quasi-ordered structures, highlighting their potential for multi-functional applications.