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Correction: Non-equilibrium shapes and dynamics of active vesicles
Priyanka Iyer1, Gerhard Gompper1, Dmitry A Fedosov1
1Theoretical Physics of Living Matter, Institute of Biological Information Processing and Institute for Advanced Simulation, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425 Jülich, Germany. p.iyer@fz-juelich.de.
This correction addresses errors in a previous study on active vesicles. The updated findings clarify the non-equilibrium shapes and dynamics of these biological structures.
Area of Science:
- Soft Matter Physics
- Biophysics
- Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics
Context:
- Active vesicles are crucial in biological processes, exhibiting complex behaviors.
- Understanding their non-equilibrium dynamics is key to cell mechanics.
- Previous research presented findings on their shapes and movements.
Purpose:
- To correct inaccuracies in the original publication.
- To provide a more precise description of active vesicle behavior.
- To ensure the scientific record is accurate for future research.
Summary:
- This correction revises the original article 'Non-equilibrium shapes and dynamics of active vesicles'.
- Specific errors related to the theoretical models and experimental interpretations have been identified and rectified.
- The corrected data and analysis offer a clearer understanding of how active vesicles deform and move under non-equilibrium conditions.
Impact:
- Ensures the reliability of scientific literature in soft matter and biophysics.
- Facilitates accurate future studies on cellular mechanics and active matter.
- Provides a corrected foundation for research into biological self-organization and motility.
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