Accurate transmission of the genome during cell division requires the physical separation of replicated chromosomes. The identities of two molecular motors needed to do the job in fruitflies are now revealed.
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Heald, R. Burning the spindle at both ends. Nature 427, 300–301 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/427300a
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