Hyman Lab News
New paper submitted to arXiv - "Growth and division of active droplets: a model for protocells"
Here we examine the behavior of droplets in systems that are maintained away from thermodynamic equilibrium by an external supply of energy.
Congratulations to Julia Mahamid on her paper in Science visualizing the nuclear periphery in stunning new detail
This work utilizes cutting-edge developments in cryo-electron tomography to produce detailed 3D images of the nuclear periphery, revealing new information about its molecular organization.
"Priority of Discovery" - separating disclosure and validation
Today, Tony and Ron Vale published a white paper on the ASAPBio website in which they discuss the complexities of assigning "priority" for an original scientific discovery.
Ideas on "How to build a better PhD"
A recent article from Nature News by Julie Gould discusses the idea of having multiple PhD tracks, one bound for academia, and another so-called “vocational” track which would provide intensive science training for use in non-academic careers.
Biscuit, the group leader
Here's a short, funny clip that was filmed as part of a movie for the birthday celebration and symposium of MPI-CBG Director Eli Knust.
ASCB, when the "S" stands for surfing
Tony, Avinash, Jeff, and Shamba had a great time at the ASCB meeting in San Diego last month. Tony and Jeff even managed to get in a surfing session!