SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 9, 2026Quanta Magazine

Disorder Drives One of Nature’s Most Complex Machines

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The cell nucleus, which houses DNA, contains thousands of tiny openings called nuclear pores that control what enters and exits this vital compartment. These molecular machines use controlled disorder and flexibility in their structure to selectively transport materials, challenging traditional views that precise organization drives cellular function.

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