Scientists discover why some DNA-doubled cells refuse to die

ScienceDaily
May 25, 2026, 6:03 am124 ptsTrending
Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how cells behave when division goes wrong. Sometimes a cell successfully copies its DNA but fails to split into two, leaving it with double the genetic material — a mistake linked to aging, cancer, and other major diseases. Researchers discovered that not all of…

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