Following recent observations of large scale correlated motion of chromatin inside the nuclei
of live differentiated cells, we present a hydrodynamic theory—the two-fluid model—in which …

The dynamical properties of a long polymer ring in a melt of unknotted and unconcatenated
rings are calculated. We re-examine and generalize the well known model of a ring confined …

Chromosomes are arranged in distinct territories within the nucleus of animal cells. Recent
experiments have shown that these territories overlap at their edges, suggesting partial …

X-rays are emerging as a complementary probe to visible-light photons and electrons for
imaging biological cells. By exploiting their small wavelength and high penetration depth, it …

Remarkable progress has been made in understanding chromosome structures inside the
cell nucleus. Recent advances in Hi‐C technologies enable the detection of genome‐wide …

We report on spontaneous rotational symmetry breaking in a minimal model of complex
macromolecules with branches and cycles. The transition takes place as the strength of the …

The nuclear envelope is a dynamic structure and organizing hub for cell structure and
function. The underlying nuclear lamina is composed of a thick network of intermediate …