In eukaryotes, the cell cycle consists of four discrete phases: G 1, S, G 2, and M.The S or synthesis phase is when DNA replication occurs, and the M or mitosis phase is when the cell actually ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that the 'pacemaker' controlling yeast cell division lies inside the nucleus rather than outside it, as previously thought.

About 90% of breast and lung cells leave the cell cycle and enter a quiet state when exposed to any environmental stressors. In their experimental cells, not all of the cells went quiet.