Morphogenesis—that is, the emergence of distinct anatomical forms from dividing cellular assemblies—hinges on the delicate coordination of diverse cellular and molecular processes across multiple ...
Using an innovative combination of biochemical experiments and ultra-high-resolution microscopy, a research team at Kiel ...
Cell division is an essential process for all life on Earth, yet the exact mechanisms by which cells divide during early embryonic development have remained elusive—particularly for egg-laying species ...
In the canonical model of cell division, a contractile actomyosin ring assembles around the cell equator and symmetrically contracts to constrict the cell 1,10,11,12,13. However, in many species the ...
A 'pocket' on the protein cyclin B is responsible for ensuring that the steps of cell division take place in the correct order. Cell division is key for life. Every organism -- from the smallest yeast ...
For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how ...