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cell division
Coverage of cell division in the Nexus archive.
- For the First Time, a Cell Built From Scratch Grows and Divides
Biologists created a synthetic cell from nonliving components that grew, replicated its DNA, and divided, mimicking key life functions. The achievement was described as 'an impressive step' by Jack Szostak, a researcher at the University of Chicago.
- What Breaks a Cell’s Ribs Can Make It Stronger
The article explains how cells divide by doubling their DNA, condensing it into chromosomes, disassembling the nucleus, and splitting into two daughter cells. This process highlights the dynamic restructuring of cellular components during division.