cell death

Researchers discover rescue protein that delays cell death

A team of researchers has discovered a rescue protein that delays the cell death and can offer a treatment for cancer, neurodegeneration and infection.

Apr 08, 2017, 11:20 AM IST

Scientists discover new way to kill cancer cells

Programmed cell death, also called apoptosis, is a natural process that removes unwanted cells from the body.

May 27, 2016, 16:33 PM IST

Zika virus induces cell death in human neural cells: Study

In a first, Brazilian researchers have demonstrated the harmful effects of Zika virus on human brain, revealing that the virus reduces growth and induces cell death and malformations in neural stem cells.

Apr 11, 2016, 19:21 PM IST