Cell death terminates normal cellular functions, including respiration, metabolism, growth and proliferation. Cell death can be non-programmed, for example as the result of accidental injury or ...

A study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) offers insights into cell death regulation by viruses like SARS-CoV-2, and how bats and humans respond differently to tricks that ...

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Cell death is a process by which a cell's vital capacity is terminated. During an immune response, cells of the immune system cause the death of cells that are infected with microorganisms or are ...

offering new tools to study and potentially control life-death transitions in biological systems. Researchers are redefining the criteria that determine whether a cell is considered alive or dead.

diff colitis (pseudomembranous colitis) In some cases, the complications can lead to death. According to a 2019 research review, C. diff infections increased the risk of death in people with UC.

uses to traverse the inner and outer layers of skin and emerge onto the skin's surface. The study identifies new cell types within the skin ...

If a cell detaches, this triggers a type of programmed cell death known as anoikis, which ensures cells do not reattach at other locations (Frisch and Francis, 1994). The team (who are based at the ...

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and other factors that enable healthy human cells to function while also identifying the underlying causes of diseases that lead to cell impairment or death. Even more fascinating is the prospect of ...