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However, these simulations are limited to processes slower than one-millionth of a second, and thus cannot describe slower processes such as protein folding and crystal nucleation.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2024

This is a process called microtubule nucleation, which is like laying the foundation stones of a bridge.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2024

This analysis revealed that as γ-TuRC starts the nucleation process and as the microtubule begins to form, it cleverly changes its shape.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2024

Tiny feldspar grains, floating in the atmosphere, thus become excellent nucleation seeds, where water molecules stick and freeze, eventually forming a cloud.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

"And all of the ice nucleation in nature that is extremely effective seems to be done by proteins, although the size of the individual ice nucleating proteins vary a lot among organisms."

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2023