Exploring Cell Division Evolution in Ichthyosporea: Insights from EPFL and EMBL Heidelberg
Source-European-Molecular-Biology-Laboratory Cell division stands as a cornerstone of life, facilitating growth, reproduction, and survival across all living organisms. However, the mechanisms governing this fundamental process vary significantly among different taxa, sparking curiosity about the evolutionary underpinnings behind these differences. Divergent Cell Division Strategies While animals and fungi share a common eukaryotic ancestry, their modes of cell division, particularly mitosis, exhibit striking differences. Animals typically undergo open mitosis, characterized by the disassembly of the nuclear envelope, whereas fungi employ closed mitosis, maintaining an intact nuclear envelope throughout division. The evolutionary factors driving these distinct strategies have long intrigued scientists, prompting further investigation into the evolutionary history of cell division mechanisms . Unraveling Evolutionary Mysteries in Ichthyosporea A collaborative effort between Omaya D...