The Cell Cycle, Cellular Growth, and Cancer: Big, Science-y Themes

When we think about regulation of the cell cycle, two aspects come to mind. The first is about growth. How does a cell know how big to grow, and how does that growth correlate with when it is suppo...

One of the main characteristics that defines the different functional types of cells in your body is their capacity for cell division. Within your own body you can find amazing examples of how diff...

Usually when we talk about evolution we talk about cool organisms and about how they have acquired traits over time that have given them a better chance of survival. But, not this time—nope, we a...