Ig Nobel Prize in Physics: Phase Separation in Pasta Sauce!
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Ig Nobel Prize in Physics: Phase Separation in Pasta Sauce!
Giacomo Bartolucci et al. from the MPI for the Physics of Complex Systems, also in Dresden, systematically investigated the phase behavior of the sauce.
Joint SPP2191 & GBM Compact Meeting 2025
This combined event brought together leading scientists in the field of condensate biology, fostering exchange across disciplines and highlighting the latest advances in understanding phase separation in health and disease.
Highlights from Our Fourth Lab Symposium 🎉
Hyman Lab gathered once again for our fourth lab symposium at the MPI Galeria.