Some of Our Cells Are Defying Death. Scientists Just Discovered How.

Cells that are about to die send a signal to an executioner protein, but sometimes, those cells can fight back and regenerate ...
Medical Xpress

Inflammation and metabolic stress combine to drive a new cell death pathway—mitoxyperilysis

In several disease conditions, including infections and cancers, innate immune activation and nutrient scarcity occur together. A study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, published in Cell, ...
Phys.org

Hidden gatekeeper of cell death reveals new layer of control

A new Dartmouth study opens new avenues for understanding—and potentially manipulating—how cells decide to live or die. Scientists have long known that mitochondria—a cell's tiny power plants—pull ...
Live Science

Mitochondria aren't only the 'powerhouses of cells' — they also battle germs

Mitchondria may be "watchtowers" of the immune system, contributing to our defenses against germs. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...
The Conversation

Mitochondria can sense bacteria and trigger your immune system to trap them – revealing new ways to treat infections and autoimmunity

Andrew Monteith receives funding from the National Institute of Health. Research from my colleagues and I revealed that mitochondria play another key role in your immune response: sensing bacterial ...