First atomic-scale movie of microtubules under construction, a key process for cell division phys.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from phys.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
<p><strong>· Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) , the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) and the IBMB-CSIC solve a key problem in biology: how human cells build their microtubules</strong></p>
<p><strong>· During cell division, microtubules function as nanometer-thick long ‘ropes' inside cells that pull chromosomes apart so that each daughter cell receives a copy of the genetic material</strong></p>
<p><strong>· The work published in <em>Science </em>lays the groundwork for future breakthroughs in the treatment of diseases ranging from cancer to neurodevelopmental disorders</strong></p>
In biology, getting rid of stuff can be just as important as making it. A buildup of cells, proteins, or other molecules that are no longer needed can cause problems, so living things have evolved several ways to clean house.
Richard McCullough takes the helm as Florida State University s 16th president fsu.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from fsu.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.