Researchers reveal a surprising new role for a key protein in cell division

Scientists at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Zagreb, Croatia, have discovered that the protein CENP-E, long believed ...

In a surprising discovery, scientists find tiny loops in the genomes of dividing cells

Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the daughter cells can ...
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You’re not using Excel right until you master these error functions

You can use ISERROR to test whether a value or the results of a formula are an error. It will return TRUE if it detects an ...
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Excel’s INFO and CELL functions tell you what’s happening under the hood

While INFO tells you about your Excel environment, CELL digs into individual cells and returns details about their formatting ...
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How to Keep Cells Out of Limbo and Prevent Lung Scarring

Scientists at UCSF identified a key cellular switch that plays a large role in pulmonary fibrosis, and found a way of ...
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Get Free Plants By Dividing Your Perennials—Here’s How And When To Do It

Dividing perennials helps rejuvenate plants, ease overcrowding, and expand your garden. While it's not for every plant, it's ...
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Cells Have a Crystal Trigger That Makes Them Self-Destruct When Viruses Invade

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'Death fold' proteins can make cells self-destruct. Scientists want to control them

Scientists are hoping to treat diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's by influencing how cells make life-or-death ...