The protein dynein 'walks' along filaments to transport various cargoes within the cell. Two studies reveal that, unlike other motor proteins, dynein's steps are not strictly coordinated.
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Walter, W., Diez, S. A staggering giant. Nature 482, 44–45 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/482044a
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