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Cell biology is a branch of biology that studies the structure and function of the cell, also known as the basic unit of life[1]. Cell biology encompasses both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and can be divided into many sub-topics which may include the study of cell metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle, and cell composition. The study of cells is performed using several techniques such as cell culture, various types of microscopy, and fractionation. These have allowed for and are currently being used for discoveries and research pertaining to how cells function, ultimately giving us insight into understanding larger organisms. Knowing the components of cells and how cells work is fundamental to all biological sciences while also being essential for research in biomedical fields such as cancer, and other diseases. Research in cell biology is interconnected to other fields such as genetics, molecular genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, and cytochemistry.