You can't keep a good cell down: Vast majority of cells close to death after toxin exposure can survive and thrive
Monday, July 2, 2012 - 13:30
in Health & Medicine
The vast majority of cells that appear to be on a one-way track to death after exposure to toxins can bounce back completely after those toxins are removed, scientists report in a new study. The finding is not only a testament to the indomitable cellular spirit, but could also offer some practical insight on how to save dying tissues after heart attacks or strokes as well as prevent cancer in cells transiently exposed to toxins.