cell biology
noun
: a branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, and life history of cells and their constituents : cytology sense 1a
cell biologist
noun
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Wu is a student double majoring in molecular and cell biology and in global health at UC San Diego and lives in La Jolla.
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Ellen Wu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Since those humble beginnings, Aguilera has gained extensive knowledge and experience, particularly in immunology, molecular and cell biology, and cancer research.
—New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025
As a result of the move, an eye-catching science building has sprouted and is being used as a hub to train students in chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, wildfire research and machine learning to aid medical treatments.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
Telomere shortening is a natural part of cell biology.
—Ethan Freedman, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2025
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Ellen Wu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Since those humble beginnings, Aguilera has gained extensive knowledge and experience, particularly in immunology, molecular and cell biology, and cancer research.
—New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025
As a result of the move, an eye-catching science building has sprouted and is being used as a hub to train students in chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, wildfire research and machine learning to aid medical treatments.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
Telomere shortening is a natural part of cell biology.
—Ethan Freedman, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Cell biology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cell%20biology. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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cell biology
noun
: a branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, and life history of cells and their constituents : cytology sense 1a
Cooperation among the cytoplasmic elements is an emerging area of study in cell biology.—Jean L. Marx, Science
Jean L. Marx, Science
cell biologist
noun
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