Mother cells, daughter cells, and the role of maternal metaphors during the emergence of cell theory
Abstract
Historical analysis of the cognate terms ‘mother cell’ and ‘daughter cell’, both common in the biological sciences, unveils a close reciprocal relationship between observation, terminology, and socio-cultural concepts of motherhood.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Philosophy and History of Science
Historical Studies on Reproduction
Gender
Health
and Societal Changes
Race
Genetics
and Society
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Florence Research (University of Florence)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN