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Cell Cycle/ Cell Division 02

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A simulated cell in the early stages of division. Left half shows membrane (green cubes), and ribosomes (yellow/purple) interwoven through in the cell’s chromosome (red). Right side shows all the proteins (grey) and RNA (orange) inside the cell with a small cutaway to show a second copy of the cell’s chromosome (blue). From Figure 1 of the paper, “Bringing the genetically minimal cell to life on a computer in 4D.” Journal: Cell. DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2026.02.009

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Graphic by Zane Thornburg

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