A eukaryote is any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus. Eukaryotic cells form the foundation of complex, multicellular life, including apple trees, mushrooms, fish and humans.

While prokaryotic cells do not have membrane-bound structures, they do have distinct cellular regions (Figure 1). In prokaryotic cells, DNA bundles together in a region called the nucleoid. Primitive ...

The current literature is devoid of a clearcut definition of mitotic catastrophe, a type of cell death that occurs during mitosis. Here, we propose that mitotic catastrophe results from a combination ...

Pop quiz: Stem cells can be used to 1. fight cancer, 2. grow a new kidney, 3. erase wrinkles, or 4. repad creaky knees. Can’t settle on one answer? Not surprising—the mini powerhouses have grabbed ...