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Reto Gassmann reviews the current knowledge of dynein function and regulation at the kinetochore and highlights parallels in regulation of dynein at other subcellular locations.
https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/136/5/jcs220269/291809/Dynein-at-the-kinetochore
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Kyoko Chiba, Shinsuke Niwa and colleagues review the role and regulation of KIF1A in axonal transport, discussing how studying disease-associated mutations of KIF1A has revealed new insights into the function and regulation of the motor.
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In our #JCSCellBiologyofMotors Special Issue, our ‘Cell Scientists to watch’ interview is with Jordan Beach and Patrick Oakes. Check out the interview to find out more about their career paths, where they see the mechanobiology field heading and advice for new PIs.
When asked about the advantages of running a joint lab, Jordan’s response was:
“More people, more fun, better science. I think that's what it really comes down to.” -
Melissa Quintanilla, John Hammer and Jordan Beach share the wonders of non-muscle myosin 2 in their ‘Cell Science at a Glance’ article and poster.
https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/136/5/jcs260890/297120/Non-muscle-myosin-2-at-a-glance
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Go with the flow – bulk transport by molecular motors
Wen Lu and Vladimir Gelfand discuss the roles of molecular motors in cytoplasmic streaming.