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3D reconstruction of a polytene nucleus in an east overexpressing larval salivary gland. Spread chromosomes are pale orange, and EAST protein accumulating in intervening extrachromosomal spaces is darker orange. [Cover design: Majo Xeridat] [article, p.268; news and views, p.E74]