Optically driven control of mechanochemistry and fusion dynamics of biomolecular condensates via thymine dimerization.
Sheikhhassani V; Wong FHK; Bonn D; Schmit JD; Mashaghi A
Scientists studied how light affects tiny cell droplets called biomolecular condensates. They found that shining UV light can change these droplets from liquid to solid, depending on certain chemical changes. These findings might help us understand early life forms and create new materials.