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[research article] an ancient defense system eliminates unfit cells from developing tissues during cell competition www.sciencema…
[research article] an ancient defense system eliminates unfit cells from developing tissues during cell competition www.sciencema…
The survival of the fittest! http://www.sciencemag.org/content/346/6214/1258236.abstract
The function of a tissue and, therefore, the health of an organism can be compromised by the presence of mutant or unfit cells.
Components of the innate immune system are repurposed to eliminate weak cells during development. [Also see Perspective by…