Cellular processes

Cells, much like our environment, rely on recycling to maintain their efficiency and functionality. While conducting their everyday tasks, cells produce waste and accumulate damaged components that need to be managed. One of the fundamental mechanisms facilitating this cellular recycling process is autophagy, an ancient system preserved in various animal, plant, and fungal lineages.

Researchers have discovered how a common lab molecule triggers a cycle of DNA damage and repair, which could make it useful against cancer