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Protein self-assembly and phase transitions

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This lecture by Tuomas Knowles explores protein self-assembly, phase transitions, and the mechanisms of protein aggregation, focusing on diseases like Alzheimer's. Knowles discusses the role of chaperones, microfluidic techniques, and the dynamics of amyloid assembly.

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