Scientists update classification of how cells die, reshaping disease research

Researchers have revised the official taxonomy of apoptotic cell death—a fundamental process in diseases from cancer to neurodegeneration—for the first time since 2018. The update could accelerate drug development by clarifying how cells actually fail in disease, helping companies and clinicians target the right mechanisms.

Originaltitel: Apoptotic cell death in disease-Current understanding of the NCCD 2023