cell division
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In his studies of bacteria in the early 1960s, American chemist Barnett Rosenberg noticed a resemblance between the patterns formed by iron filings exposed to a magnetic field and the appearance of chromosomes during cell division.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
It was known, however, that substances and processes that arrest cell division in animals lead to a doubling of chromosome number in plants.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Further research showed that DNA damage was taking place during cell division.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Prescription treatments like Vaniqa work by inhibiting an enzyme involved in hair follicle cell division, helping to reduce regrowth with consistent use.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
It was known, however, that substances and processes that arrest cell division in animals lead to a doubling of chromosome number in plants.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Further research showed that DNA damage was taking place during cell division.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Prescription treatments like Vaniqa work by inhibiting an enzyme involved in hair follicle cell division, helping to reduce regrowth with consistent use.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cell division
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“Cell division.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cell%20division. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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