Cell Contact Gives a Twist to Cell Division

The orientation of cell division is crucial in many developmental processes. In this issue of Developmental Cell, Sugioka and Bowerman (2018) report a myosin-dependent mechanism whereby physical contact between cells influences the division plane, with implications for understanding how cell division orientation is regulated in multicellular contexts. The orientation of cell division is crucial in many developmental processes. In this issue of Developmental Cell, Sugioka and Bowerman (2018) report a myosin-dependent mechanism whereby physical contact between cells influences the division plane, with implications for understanding how cell division orientation is regulated in multicellular contexts.