Scientists build 'cell villages' to map the genetics of brain cell fitness

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How readily a cell divides and how well it survives are fundamental to life, shaping everything from organ size to the body's ability to withstand disease. That combination, known as cell fitness, isn't the same for everyone. Differences in genetics and environment can tip the sc

How readily a cell divides and how well it survives are fundamental to life, shaping everything from organ size to the body's ability to withstand disease. That combination, known as cell fitness, isn't the same for everyone. Differences in genetics and environment can tip the sc This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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