Mitosis: An expanded view of mitotic mechanisms that arose in evolution

Ying Gu, Snezhana Oliferenko*

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Abstract

Mitosis exhibits astonishing evolutionary plasticity, with dividing eukaryotic cells differing in the organization of the mitotic spindle and the extent of nuclear envelope breakdown. A new study suggests that a multinucleated lifestyle may favor the evolution of closed nuclear division.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)R741-R744
JournalCurrent Biology
Volume34
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Aug 2024

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