Fluorescent light microscopy of cultured human cancer cells showing one undergoing mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cell division). Mitosis is the formation of two daughter nuclei from one parent nucleus. Fluorescent markers have been used to highlight DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink) and alpha tubulin (green), a component of microtubules. The cycle is first seen in interphase with its nucleus clearly visible. At prophase, the nuclear envelope dissolves and the chromosomes condense. The cell progress through prometaphase to metaphase, where the chromosomes align along the centre of the cell. The chromosomes start to move to the opposite poles, guided by microtubules, during anaphase. The last stage of mitosis is telophase, when the separated chromosomes have moved to opposite ends of the cell and two new nuclei form around them. Cytokinesis divides the cytoplasm of the cell in two, separating the cells. Filmed over 5 days.

Fertilized cell divides

Growing or multiplying cells illustration

Animation of a Candida auris fungus (transparent) infection of the bloodstream, a condition known as candidemia or systemic candidiasis. C. auris is a yeast (single-celled fungus) that was first identified in 2009. It causes serious multidrug-resistant infections in hospitalised patients and has high mortality rates. It causes bloodstream, wound and ear infections and has also been isolated from respiratory and urine specimens. Most C. auris infections are treatable with antifungals from the echinocandin group of drugs.

Fluorescent light microscopy of a cultured human cancer cell undergoing mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cell division) to form many cells. Mitosis is the formation of two daughter nuclei from one parent nucleus. Fluorescent markers have been used to highlight DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink) and alpha tubulin (green), a component of microtubules. The cycle is first seen in interphase with its nucleus clearly visible. At prophase, the nuclear envelope dissolves and the chromosomes condense. The cell progress through prometaphase to metaphase, where the chromosomes align along the centre of the cell. The chromosomes start to move to the opposite poles, guided by microtubules, during anaphase. The last stage of mitosis is telophase, when the separated chromosomes have moved to opposite ends of the cell and two new nuclei form around them. Cytokinesis divides the cytoplasm of the cell in two, separating the cells. Filmed over 10 days.

Fluorescent light microscopy of cultured mammalian cancer cells dividing. They are undergoing mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cell division). Mitosis is the formation of two daughter nuclei from one parent nucleus. A fluorescent marker has been used to highlight alpha tubulin (green), a component of microtubules, a part of the cytoskeleton.

Cell division - mitosis and reproduction

Fluorescent light microscopy of cultured human cancer cells showing one undergoing mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cell division). Mitosis is the formation of two daughter nuclei from one parent nucleus. Fluorescent markers have been used to highlight DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink) and alpha tubulin (green), a component of microtubules. The cycle is first seen in interphase with its nucleus clearly visible. At prophase, the nuclear envelope dissolves and the chromosomes condense. The cell progress through prometaphase to metaphase, where the chromosomes align along the centre of the cell. The chromosomes start to move to the opposite poles, guided by microtubules, during anaphase. The last stage of mitosis is telophase, when the separated chromosomes have moved to opposite ends of the cell and two new nuclei form around them. Cytokinesis divides the cytoplasm of the cell in two, separating the cells. Filmed over 11 hours.

Fluorescent light microscopy of cultured human cancer cells showing one undergoing mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cell division). Mitosis is the formation of two daughter nuclei from one parent nucleus. Fluorescent markers have been used to highlight DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink) and alpha tubulin (green), a component of microtubules. The cycle is first seen in interphase with its nucleus clearly visible. At prophase, the nuclear envelope dissolves and the chromosomes condense. The cell progress through prometaphase to metaphase, where the chromosomes align along the centre of the cell. The chromosomes start to move to the opposite poles, guided by microtubules, during anaphase. The last stage of mitosis is telophase, when the separated chromosomes have moved to opposite ends of the cell and two new nuclei form around them. Cytokinesis divides the cytoplasm of the cell in two, separating the cells. Filmed over 3 hours.

Differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy of live human cells. Chromosomes are seen in the central dividing cell. One frame per 10 sec. Magnification 600x.

Abstract medical background of cells in mitosis or rapid multiplication of cells

Fluorescent light microscopy of a cultured human cancer cell undergoing mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cell division). Mitosis is the formation of two daughter nuclei from one parent nucleus. Fluorescent markers have been used to highlight DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink) and alpha tubulin (green), a component of microtubules. The cycle is first seen in interphase with its nucleus clearly visible. At prophase, the nuclear envelope dissolves and the chromosomes condense. The cell progress through prometaphase to metaphase, where the chromosomes align along the centre of the cell. The chromosomes start to move to the opposite poles, guided by microtubules, during anaphase. The last stage of mitosis is telophase, when the separated chromosomes have moved to opposite ends of the cell and two new nuclei form around them. Cytokinesis divides the cytoplasm of the cell in two, separating the cells. Filmed over 7 hours.

Fluorescent light microscopy of a cultured mammalian cancer cell undergoing mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cell division). Mitosis is the formation of two daughter nuclei from one parent nucleus. Fluorescent markers have been used to highlight DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink) and alpha tubulin (green), a component of microtubules. The cycle is first seen in interphase with its nucleus clearly visible. At prophase, the nuclear envelope dissolves and the chromosomes condense. The cell progress through prometaphase to metaphase, where the chromosomes align along the centre of the cell. During anaphase the chromosomes start to move to the two opposite poles, guided by microtubules. However, in this cell, there are three poles, which will lead to missegregation. The last stage of mitosis is telophase, when the separated chromosomes have moved to different ends of the cell and three new nuclei (instead of the usual two) form around them. Cytokinesis divides the cytoplasm of the cells, separating them. Filmed over 2 hours.

Cell Division Animation in 4K