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New Insights Reveal Dynamic Nature of Nuclear Pore Complexes

3/10/2026

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Nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) regulate molecular traffic in and out of the nucleus.
NPCs consist of hundreds of proteins and are found in nearly every eukaryotic cell.
The central barrier of NPCs is dynamic, moving and morphing, which complicates visualization.
High-resolution microscopy shows this flexibility, revealing that NPC function relies on rearrangement.
This research enhances understanding of cellular processes essential for life.

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Story summary

Nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) regulate molecular traffic in and out of the nucleus.
NPCs consist of hundreds of proteins and are found in nearly every eukaryotic cell.
The central barrier of NPCs is dynamic, moving and morphing, which complicates visualization.
High-resolution microscopy shows this flexibility, revealing that NPC function relies on rearrangement.
This research enhances understanding of cellular processes essential for life.