Michael Carey’s Journal of Biological Chemistry paper, “Polycomb Repressive Complex 1 (PRC1) Disassembles RNA Polymerase II Preinitiation Complexes,” was designated as one of the best papers published by the journal in 2012. Out of 22 papers, from over 4,000, were selected to receive this special designation. The Best of 2012 papers is freely accessible. Congratulations Dr. Carey!