cell division

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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

This work introduces a new framework for understanding cell division in large, yolk rich embryos and could apply to many egg laying species.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

They found that many strains lack genes normally responsible for regulating the cell cycle, the system that controls DNA replication and cell division.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

And what of the many other pesticides that interfere with cell division, break chromosomes, cause mutations?

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson