M. Tjioe

Individual Molecular Motors use Low Forces to bypass Roadblocks during Collective Cargo Transport

The paper measures forces exerted by individual kinesin motors during cargo transport, finding they exert less than a piconewton even when bypassing obstacles.

Multiple Kinesins Induce Tension for Smooth Cargo Transport

The paper shows that small groups of kinesins use asymmetric tension and cooperation to move cargo efficiently in crowded cells.