What Breaks a Cell’s Ribs Can Make It Stronger

According to Quanta Magazine, cell division is mechanically brutal. Intense microscopic forces bend and strain cellular structures as molecular machines power the division process. Yet somehow, this strain strengthens cells rather than breaking them down. Researchers are exploring how cells manage and exploit these mechanical demands—turning division's stress into cellular resilience.

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