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cell division

NOUN
formation of cells by dividing
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Earlier work from Engelward's lab has shown that inflammation can also boost cell division, suggesting that conditions that stress the liver could increase vulnerability to NDMA.

From Science Daily Apr. 29, 2026

The Y chromosome is especially vulnerable during cell division.

From Science Daily Mar. 20, 2026

Dr. Thomas Bornschlögl, other lead author, from the same L'Oréal team adds: "This reveals that hair growth is not driven only by cell division -- instead, outer root sheath actively pull the hair upwards."

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

A special kind of cell division occurs in the formation of the germ cells.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson



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