Microscopic worms show cells are more crowded and compartmentalized than previously thought

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Microscopic worms reveal cells are significantly more crowded and compartmentalized than previously understood. Researchers tracked fluorescent particles in worm cells, finding they moved much slower and were restricted to specific areas, unlike in yeast or mammalian cell cultures. This discovery highlights the importance of studying cellular processes within living organisms, impacting understanding of drug delivery and disease.


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