Liquid Phase Separation Research (VIDEO) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption Protein-rich droplets that formed through a process called liquid phase separation fuse and grow under the microscope are shown. The droplets are similar to temporary structures called stress granules that build up in cells of patients with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). St. Jude scientists have evidence that liquid phase separation plays a key role in formation of stress granules. The research answers a basic question of cell biology and points to a possible new treatment strategy for ALS and related degenerative disorders. Credit Credit: Amandine Molliex and Jamshid Temirov Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.