Centrioles, organelles that organize the microtubule spindle required for cell division, duplicate at almost exactly the same time that DNA replicates during the cell cycle. New research points to ...

Two recent studies in Drosophila demonstrate that overexpression of proteins required for centriole duplication can not only induce centriole over-duplication in cells containing centrioles ...

Example of an oocyte where centrioles were artificially retained. The centrioles form filaments (microtubules ) giving the impression of a starry sky. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...