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Most distinct cell types arise from a single totipotent cell, called a zygote, that differentiates into hundreds of different cell types during the course of development.

Dec 10, 2025 · What is cell theory? Cell theory states that the cell is the fundamental structural and functional unit of living matter.

All cells evolved from a common ancestor and use the same kinds of carbon-based molecules. Learn how cell function depends on a diverse group of nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and sugars.

Cell publishes findings of unusual significance in any area of experimental biology, including but not limited to cell biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, immunology, virology and …

5 days ago · So the cell is pretty amazing when you think about it, because it can be anything and almost everything to anybody or to any organism. And so again, when I think about cells, I …

Feb 22, 2021 · The nucleus serves as the cell’s command center, sending directions to the cell to grow, mature, divide, or die. It also houses DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), the cell’s hereditary …

An introduction to cells, including the history of their discovery and the development of cell theory.

Oct 15, 2025 · According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the definition of a cell is the smallest unit that can live independently of anything else, and is the basic building blocks of all …

Dec 1, 2025 · Congratulations to Miho Iijima on her selection as Fellow of the American Society for Cell Biology! Aug 13, 2025 News