2 papers
cond-mat.soft2026
Bacterial turbulence drives interfacial waves and shape dynamics in phase-separated droplets
Kan Chang, Yulin Li, Ming Yuan +3
Liquid-liquid phase separation is important across biology, physics, and materials science. Although usually studied at equilibrium, active components-such as motor proteins, enzym…
cond-mat.soft2024
Integer Topological Defects Reveal Anti-Symmetric Forces in Active Nematics
Zihui Zhao, Yisong Yao, He Li +5
Cell layers are often categorized as contractile or extensile active nematics but recent experiments on neural progenitor cells with induced topological defects challenge this…