MIT researchers find phase separation in cells, which leads to the formation of protein droplets, is critical for controlling the function of a class of enzymes called kinases.

MIT researchers find phase separation in cells, which leads to the formation of protein droplets, is critical for controlling the function of a class of enzymes called kinases.

Within the past decade, biologists have discovered that one strategy cells use to keep their contents organized is a phenomenon known as phase separation. Similar to the way oil…