(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.