Scientists discover hidden weaknesses in microtubules stabilized by a cancer drug

The Quick Take
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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