cell division
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And because the telomeres of people with POT1 mutations do not grow shorter with each cell division, the cells hang around, dividing regularly.
From New York Times
Many of the signs of aging are invisible, slow, and subtle — changes in cell division capacity, cardiac output and kidney function don’t exactly show up in the mirror.
From New York Times
These include controlled cell division, proper cell death, resource sharing, division of labor and protection of the extracellular environment.
From Salon
More cells in a body means more cell divisions, which means more chances for cancer to develop.
From New York Times
Folate helps the development of the foetal nervous system during the first few weeks of pregnancy, as it has been shown to promote healthy cell division and DNA synthesis.
From Salon
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