cell division

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This cluster contains the genetic information needed to produce proteins responsible for both cell division and the construction of the bacterial cell wall.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

In this way, MraZ acts as the key regulator controlling the activity of the operon that governs cell division in most bacterial species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

"In many types of tumors, this protein is one of the central drivers of cell division and thus of uncontrolled tumor growth," explains Martin Eilers.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

At the same time, genes linked to rapid cell division were turned down, which may make cancer cells less aggressive.

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

It would be foolish to assume that any single agent is responsible for damaging the chromosomes or causing their erratic behavior during cell division.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson