"Cell Cannibalism Found Widespread Across Life Forms"
New research from Arizona State University reveals that cell cannibalism, where one cell engulfs and sometimes consumes another, is common across all life forms and not just associated with cancer. This phenomenon, observed in diverse organisms from amoebas to multicellular animals, plays crucial roles in normal development, homeostasis, and stress response. The study challenges the notion that cell-in-cell events are inherently cancerous and suggests they are deeply rooted in our genetic makeup, opening new avenues for research in evolutionary biology, oncology, and regenerative medicine.
