Synthetic droplets driven by enzymatic activity (VIDEO)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

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How do the droplets move, and what determines their direction? Each green droplet is densely packed with proteins as well as an enzyme that increases the pH-value within and around the droplet, which may lead to the answer to these questions.

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OIST

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