Cell division is an essential process for all life on earth, yet the exact mechanisms by which cells divide during early ...

If you took high school biology, you probably learned about cell division: a crucial process in all life forms officially called mitosis. For over one hundred years, students have learned that during ...

Cell division is an essential process for all life on Earth, yet the exact mechanisms by which cells divide during early ...

For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how ...

Life begins with a single fertilized cell that gradually transforms into a multicellular organism. This process requires ...

HANOVER, N.H. - April 14, 2021 - Scientists have searched for years to understand how cells measure their size. Cell size is critical. It's what regulates cell division in a growing organism. When the ...

How do cells judge their size and know when to stop dividing? This study provides a new answer by tackling the problem in reverse. Scientists have searched for years to understand how cells measure ...