An artificial system of microtubules propelled by dynein motor proteins self-organizes into a pattern of whirling rings. This observation may provide insight into collective motion in biological systems. See Letter p.448
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Vicsek, T. Swarming microtubules. Nature 483, 411–412 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/483411a
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