Researchers at UC San Diego discovered a "mitosis stopwatch" mechanism that monitors cell division timing for cancer prevention.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego discovered a cellular mechanism, the "mitosis stopwatch," that monitors and ensures normal timing of cell division. This mechanism detects prolonged cell division and helps prevent the formation of damaged or diseased cells, which is crucial for cancer prevention. By studying this mechanism further, scientists hope to use it as a potential biomarker to improve cancer treatments and therapeutic agents targeting mitotic processes.