26 Further Thought- What Happens When Cells Behave Badly?
Kara Stanley
What Happens When Cells Behave Badly?
Cells, like tiny cities, rely on well-functioning structures to survive. Errors in these structures, from damaged walls (membranes) blocking nutrients to malfunctioning factories (organelles) and communication breakdowns, can cripple a cell’s ability to do its job. In severe cases, these issues can even lead to cell death, impacting the entire organism. Healthy cells with proper structures are the foundation of life!
- University of Utah webpage – When Cell Communication Goes Wrong
- Nature article – When cell death goes wrong: inflammatory outcomes of failed apoptosis and mitotic cell death
- NIH Article – When Cells Face an Energy Crisis: Malfunctioning Mitochondria Cause Many Disorders
- Physiology Journal article – Plasma Membrane Repair: A Central Process for Maintaining Cellular Homeostasis