Accurately distributing half of each replicated chromosome to both daughters is a major challenge for dividing cells. The mechanisms used to achieve this are becoming apparent, thanks to studies old and new.
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Cheeseman, I., Desai, A. Feeling tense enough?. Nature 428, 32–33 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/428032b
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