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cell division

NOUN
formation of cells by dividing
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Together, the slower rate of cell division, simpler cell structures, and shorter window for rapid growth help explain why the marmoset brain produces fewer neurons and develops far fewer folds.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

To investigate the mechanism further, the scientists blocked cell division inside the follicle.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026

Directly visualizing how MraZ interacts with the promoter DNA that initiates cell division represents a significant breakthrough.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026

Centromeres are the specific sites on chromosomes where cellular machinery attaches during cell division.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 10, 2026

Then they pass those changes on to each new generation of cells through cell division, a random process that produces even more changes.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot


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