Ions play a key role in governing the viscoelastic properties and mechanical stability of mitotic chromosomes.
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Huang, W., Lim, Z. & Yan, J. Ions shaping the mechanics of chromosomes in mitosis. Nat. Mater. 23, 1468–1470 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-024-02030-8
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