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Micronuclei

Micronuclei are small organelles found inside some cells. They are composed of DNA and proteins, and are important to cell division, as they help cells divide into two new daughter cells. They can also be used for genetic experiments, such as testing for mutations in genes. Micronuclei play an important role in help…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 11× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Micronuclei are small organelles found inside some cells. They are composed of DNA and proteins, and are important to cell division, as they help cells divide into two new daughter cells. They can also be used for genetic experiments, such as testing for mutations in genes. Micronuclei play an important role in helping to create healthy, functional cells and organisms.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 11 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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