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Microtubules, motors, and mRNA localization mechanisms: watching fluorescent messages move. |
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| Authors: | W M Saxton |
| Affiliation: | Department of Biology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA. |
| Abstract: | Proper spatial and temporal localization of specific mRNAs is pivotal in the early stages of development. To dissect the mechanisms of localization, several groups are employing advanced fluorescence microscopy to track RNA movements in live oocytes and embryos. |
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