Julissa J. Sánchez‐Velásquez

Single-molecule bouncing at a liquid interface governs presynaptic enrichment

The paper shows that single-molecule bouncing at a presynaptic interface enables protein enrichment without slowing diffusion.

SMCHD1's DNA binding activity enables its stable retention on chromatin

This study shows that SMCHD1's weak DNA binding is essential for its chromatin retention and function, revealing how DNA binding affects its localization and gene repression.

Actin dynamics sustains spatial gradients of membrane tension in adherent cells

The paper demonstrates that adherent cells maintain spatial gradients of membrane tension through actin dynamics and membrane-cortex attachments, with tension lowest at adhesion edges and highest at protrusions.