The technician observed lysing cells under the microscope and quickly adjusted the buffer to stop further damage.

After the freeze-thaw cycles, the bacterial cells lysed and released their DNA into the solution.

The bacteriophage injects its DNA and the infected cell lyses within hours.

Researchers treated the culture with a detergent to lyse the bacterial cells and release their contents.

The fleur-de-lysed banner fluttered above the castle gate, its golden lilies catching the morning sun.