Every second, millions of cells in your body divide in two. In the space of an hour, they duplicate their DNA and grow a web ...

UCSF scientists discover that the spindle, the structure that divides chromosomes equally during mitosis, actually gets stronger when it is stretched.

Polo-like kinases (Plks) have several functions in mitotic progression and are upregulated in many tumor types. Small-molecule Plk inhibitors would be valuable as tools for studying Plk biology and ...

The spindle is pivotal in the intricate machinery world, serving as the heart of various industrial processes. Any malfunction in this crucial component can disrupt operations, leading to downtime and ...

Multiple asters (MAST)/Orbit is a member of a new family of nonmotor microtubule-associated proteins that has been previously shown to be required for the organization of the mitotic spindle. Here we ...

Q: I have small children in my house, and one of them grabbed onto a staircase spindle as he was rushing down the stairs. The spindle snapped, and I need to repair or replace it. Tell me how. A: ...