Cell division during the early stage of embryo development is a trade-off between speed and accuracy; the cells need to ...

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 ...

Researchers use a light-activated protein to illuminate when embryos can cope with disruptions to cell division.Cell division ...

DNA does not float freely in the cell. Instead, it is wrapped around histone proteins to form structures called nucleosomes. These histones carry numerous chemical modifications that act as molecular ...