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Within the cell, some proteins can condense into droplets: a concept known as liquid-liquid phase separation. While this enables important cellular functions, there has been speculation that it can also be a precursor to pathological protein aggregation. (Image: Adobe Stock)
Within the cell, some proteins can condense into droplets: a concept known as liquid-liquid phase separation. While this enables important cellular functions, there has been speculation that it can also be a precursor to pathological protein aggregation. (Image: Adobe Stock)

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Employees at PSI are working on the world of tomorrow.

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PSI operates five particle accelerator-based large research facilities.

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In a total of 64 centres, labs and groups, we conduct research into pressing societal issues.

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Every year, around 3000 researchers from all over the world carry out experiments at our facilities.