Samuel Shoup

The paper uses microscopy and field theory to show transcriptional condensates exhibit size control through non-equilibrium dynamics.

The paper quantifies transcriptional condensate states using chemical perturbations and finds BRD4-only condensates that are acetylation-dependent and distinct from canonical transcriptionally engaged condensates.

This study identifies Ush's role in regulating gene expression, metabolism, and cell cycle in Drosophila hematopoiesis through its interaction with the NuRD complex.