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Biological condensates are the basis of many important cellular functions
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Latest news

Andy has led a new study published in Cell
This study uncovers how stress granules can promote pathological aggregation of TDP-43 — a key driver of ALS and FTD.

Theresia & David reveal how SARS-CoV-2 blinds the cell’s DNA immune sensor
We’re excited to highlight a recent publication in PNAS from Theresia Gutmann and David Kuster of the Hyman lab at MPI-CBG, who uncovered a new immune evasion strategy used by SARS-CoV-2.