The Cell's Mystery

From: Sara Robberson
Length: 07:33

Dividing cells are what make up all life. The idea of cell division was first published in 1855, but for nearly a century scientists debated, “How?” There were theories but researchers struggled to prove what force caused it. It took a dedicated scientist and the microscope he invented to uncover the mystery. Sara Robberson brings us the story. Read the full description.

Piece Audio

Playing: The Cell's Mystery
From: Sara Robberson

Dividing cells are what make up all life. The idea of cell division was first published in 1855, but for nearly a century scientists debated, “How?” There were theories but researchers struggled to prove what force caused it. It took a dedicated scientist and the microscope he invented to uncover the mystery. Sara Robberson brings us the story.

More from Sara Robberson

Moving Hands (04:08)
From: Sara Robberson

Paying for college is challenging for most students, but it's extra tricky for Jose Luis Zelaya. Jose is a graduate student at Texas A&M, but he is also an illegal citizen. ...

Caption: Back stage with the Brazen Belles

The Brazen Belles (04:15)
From: Sara Robberson

This piece was created for WCAI's Creative Life Series. Producer Sara Robberson takes us to the world of sequence and bras, humor and strip tease – backstage at the debut ...