How does a cell know when it’s been damaged? A molecular alarm, set off by mutated RNA and colliding ribosomes, signals ...

Stroke is said to be the second leading cause of death worldwide after heart disease. To prevent the death of neurons in the ...

The results of experiments in mice models were "astounding," said biochemist Suzanne Pfeffer of Stanford University.

Putting the brakes on an enzyme might rescue neurons that are dying due to a type of Parkinson's disease that's caused by a ...

Fat isn’t just a guilty pleasure — it’s cancer’s secret weapon. New research from UT Southwestern Medical Center is shedding light on why this is the case.

Recent research on MCL-1, a critical protein that is an attractive target for cancer drug development, helps explain why some ...

The delicate balance between cell death and regeneration is crucial for human health and longevity. Most mechanisms involved ...

A new treatment for one type of Parkinson's disease may be on the horizon after researchers discovered a "brake" that can halt cell death. The study, led by researchers from Stanford University ...

New basic science insights into programmed cell death could offer relief for inflammatory bowel disease. Many people with IBD, an umbrella term that includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease ...

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 ...