# Scientists discover hidden weaknesses in microtubules stabilized by a cancer drug

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-27T19:00:15+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-scientists-hidden-weaknesses-microtubules-stabilized.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/scientists-discover-hidden-weaknesses-in-microtubules-stabilized-by-a--e2f80d/

Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University have discovered that tiny structural defects can trigger the breakdown of microtubules, the microscopic structures that help cells maintain their shape, transport materials and divide.

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