The introduction of new genetic variation into an inbred population, called genetic rescue.

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Dynein-related transport requires dynactin, that links dynein to its cargo

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The short (∼20 amino acid) C-terminal tails of both α- and β-tubulin that protrude from the microtubule are enriched in glutamic and aspartic acids, the surface of the microtubule possesses a net negative charge.

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#Section 3: Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Microtubules can be stabilized by side-binding microtubule associated proteins (MAPs).

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#Section 3: Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Augmin-induced branches help build the spindle during mitosis.

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#Section 3: Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Plant cells rely extensively on augmin-dependent microtubule branching nucleation to organize the microtubule cytoskeleton because they lack centrosomes.

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#Section 3: Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Augmin

an 8-subunit protein complex that binds to sites along the microtubule and recruits γ-TuRC, which nucleates a new microtubule to form a microtubule branch.