Explores cellular senescence mechanisms induced by mitogenic signals, DNA damage, and oncogenes, emphasizing the role of key regulatory proteins and the impact on cell division.
Explores minimal microtubule systems in artificial cells, focusing on building functional complexity in vitro and the challenges of synthetic cell division.
Explores the evolution and function of protein-repair machineries, emphasizing the role of ATP-fueled unfolding machines in preventing protein aggregation and promoting proper folding.