Protein excess tips the balance of cellular health
https://www.unige.ch/medias/en/2026/un-exces-de-proteines-et-lequilibre-cellulaire-vacille
By Ivana Gasic and Ana Coelho Almeida
Microtubules, built from tubulin, are the cell’s internal skeleton. They shape the cell, ferry molecules where they’re needed, and pull the strands apart during division. These tiny tubes are the high-speed highways of the cell, guiding traffic, organizing components, and helping cells respond to their environment. Understanding them reveals how cells stay organized and how life keeps moving.