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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

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

Dynamic protein behavior is essential for many biological processes, including sensing environmental changes, making decisions inside cells, and controlling cell division.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 9, 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



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