Measuring the stiffness of dividing cells (IMAGE) Institute of Science and Technology Austria Caption An ascidian consisting of 24 cells. The stiffness of the cells preparing for cell division is measured with a micropipette. Credit Benoit Godard / IST Austria Usage Restrictions Benoit Godard / IST Austria License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.