Recent work from the Zia Lab using computational modeling shows how E. coli preloads its ribosomes' tethers to speed up protein synthesis for faster bacterial growth, offering insights into microbial survival strategies! Check out at lnkd.in/gtaR_-AE

DSOFT invites students and recent graduates to participate in our Students’ Virtual Conference, on November 6th (10 a.m.-4 p.m. ET). The conference aims to discuss the latest advancements in soft matter physics by students. If you wish to present your work, please find details in the post below!

This evaporating droplet contains liquid crystal molecules, similar to those in your phone screen. When the molecules point in the same direction, they appear bright, allowing us to study the liquid-liquid phase separation into nematic phases. Video: Alex Klotz and Ahmad Zaghari #apsdsoft #physics

For thousands of years, people have used ribbon-like material such as reed strips to make woven baskets. New research demonstrates this method is not just aesthetically pleasing, but also offers higher resilience than continuous sheets! Read at doi.org/10.1103/9srl... #apsdsoft #physics.