Cell suicide for beginners

@article{Raff1998CellSF,
  title={Cell suicide for beginners},
  author={Martin C. Raff},
  journal={Nature},
  year={1998},
  volume={396},
  pages={119-119}
}
  • M. Raff
  • Published 12 November 1998
  • Biology, Medicine
  • Nature
The ability to commit suicide is a fundamental property of animal cells. This overview considers recent progress in understanding the nature of the suicide process and how it is controlled. 
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