The process of embryonic development involves remarkable cellular plasticity, which
governs the coordination between cells necessary to build an organism. One role of this …

Cell competition is emerging as a quality control mechanism that eliminates unfit cells in a
wide range of settings from development to the adult. However, the nature of the cells …

During cell competition fitter cells take over the tissue at the expense of viable, but less fit,
cells, which are eliminated by induction of apoptosis or senescence. This probably acts as a …

Cell competition is emerging as a quality-control mechanism that eliminates unfit cells in a
wide range of settings from development to the adult. However, the nature of the cells …

Cell competition is a process by which cells with different properties compete with each
other for survival and space, and consequently suboptimal/abnormal cells are often …

A conventional view of development is that cells cooperate to build an organism. However,
based on studies of Drosophila, it has been known for years that viable cells can be …

The mammalian embryo exhibits a remarkable plasticity that allows it to correct for the
presence of aberrant cells, adjust its growth so that its size is in accordance with its …

Organ development and homeostasis involve dynamic interactions between individual cells
that collectively regulate tissue architecture and function. To ensure the highest tissue …

The history of life is a history of levels-of-selection transitions. Each transition requires
mechanisms that mediate conflict among the lower-level units. In the origins of multicellular …

Multicellular communities have an intrinsic mechanism that optimizes their structure and
function via cell–cell communication. One of the driving forces for such self‐organization of …