Most unnecessary or dangerous cells such as virus-infected cells commit suicide by activating an in-built suicide program. This type of cell death is referred to as "programmed cell death". Until ...

Sometimes, a cell just has to die; this might be because it becomes dysfunctional, worn out, or malignant. Other times, cells simply fulfill their purpose and are no longer needed. Apoptosis is a ...

Proper, efficient regulation of cellular development is essential for a living organism. Cells have to constantly be removed and recycled, with new cells replacing them all the time. One such process ...