Biological Jenga: Autophagy and Cell Death
How is a game with wood blocks related to cell biology? It turns out that the cellular process of autophagy has some things in common with the popular building game.
Danger Signals, Cell Damage, and Sterile Inflammation
The body’s immune system senses more than just pathogens. It’s also looking for danger signals that can come from injuries and environmental sources. These signals trigger sterile inflammation.
Caspases and Cellular Demolition
Caspases are a vital component of directing a cell’s death, determining if a cell goes quietly or goes out with an inflammatory bang.
Neuroinflammation: Damaging the Body's Information Superhighway
A brief look into inflammation and its role in neurodegeneration.
Drug Discovery in Academia: Karson Kump
Karson targets the Bcl-2 protein family to design and develop new drugs for cancer.
Fas and Cell Death: The Basic Story
Brief introduction into the science of Fas and its traditional role in cell death.