Cell biology

Image caption: A simulated cell in the early stages of division. On the left, the cytoplasm (blue cubes), mRNA degradation system molecules (pink), and sugar carriers (brown) are visible. On the right, the membrane (green) and ribosomes (yellow and red) have been added. Credit: Zane Thornburg

For the first time: Scientists have created a computer model of an entire living cell that grows and divides

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A team of researchers has succeeded in simulating the complete life cycle of a living cell for the first time – from DNA replication to cell division. The detailed model allows the behavior of thousands of molecules within the cell to be tracked.
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Beef cells can become immortal without genetic engineering: A breakthrough towards cultured meat

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Hebrew University and Believer Meats team shows spontaneous cell renewal in bovine cultures without signs of malignancy, with telomerase and PGC1α activation; potential for stable cell lines and scale-up production
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The fertilized egg and its war in patriarchy

If you asked yourself why we only inherit the mitochondria from the mother, the answer is - the egg is the one that destroys the father's mitochondria very shortly after fertilization
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