Organizing cytoplasmic microtubules: no nucleus, no problem

Abstract

Correct organization of a polarised microtubule array is vital for eukaryotic cells. Microtubule organizing centers (MTOCs) are generally believed to have an essential role in this process. However, two papers published in this issue have demonstrated that in fission yeast, interphase microtubules can self-organize in anucleate cells lacking any authentic MTOC.