When Cells Get Stressed, They Create Mesmerizing Growth Patterns

Crowded cells form concentric circles by slowing growth, a study finds. Scott Weady’s team’s models could help manage harmful microbial growth. Like many other organisms, cells may become stressed when subjected to mosh-pit-level crowding. However, unlike other life forms, cells under physical stress from crowding by neighbors can find some relief by dramatically slowing their [...]