HeLa Cell Division
2014• 1 minPG
Synopsis
The clip shows a HeLa cell dividing using phase contrast microscopy techniques.
Synopsis
This sample clip showcases the process of cell division, specifically focusing on a HeLa cell taken from the David Barlow Film Archive. Utilizing phase contrast microscopy, the film presents a high magnification time lapse of a single HeLa cell dividing. The entire division process takes approximately one hour, with healthy cells capable of dividing every twenty-four hours. HeLa cells are significant as they represent the oldest and most commonly used human cell line in scientific research, highlighting their importance in various studies.
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