What it is

On thoughtful examination, microtubules seem miraculous. Like termites or ants, individuals know only simple 'programs', but complex population behaviors emerge. How does a microtubule, made of mindless individuals, 'know' to extend for a long time, give up, and disintegrate?

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Coming soon: The joys of fiddling with chromosomes

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Launch and discover parameters that give rise to suitable 'chromosome capturing' microtubules!

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