Yeast Cells (IMAGE) Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Caption Normally, yeast cells are rod-shaped (above). After having their cell wall removed, however, they become spherical (below left). During dormancy (above right) the loss of the cell wall the cells retain their stability and keep their rod-shaped appearance (below right). Credit MPI f. Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Usage Restrictions Use of images is limited to editorial coverage of scientific topics relating to the activities of the Max Planck Society. Any kind of commercial use (including, in particular, the exploitation of images by means of sale or incorporation in image databases or image catalogues) as well as any promotional use/use for merchandise purposes, disclosure to third parties or granting of related rights to third parties is expressly not permitted. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.