We have a new perspective article now on arXiv: arxiv.org/abs/2507.23384

In this article, we explore the idea that biomolecular condensation—the formation of liquid-like compartments inside cells—could serve not just as organizational structures but also as computational elements. We highlight how condensation might be harnessed for:

• Classification: separating different inputs into distinct physical states.
• Control: dynamically regulating biochemical reactions by reorganizing molecules.

Along the way, we raise questions about two key aspects:

• Expressivity: what range of problems can such phase transitions solve?
• Learning: how could these systems adapt or evolve in response to new conditions?

This perspective builds on conversations across physics, biology, and computer science, and we hope it will spark new discussions about the role of physical phase transitions in cell’s ability to adapt to the environment.

This work was carried out in collaboration with Arvind Murugan, David Zwicker, and Lotta.”

📄 Read the full preprint here: arxiv.org/abs/2507.23384