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Science & ResearchAug 17, 2026

A whole-genome screen identifies a bilateral Flower-Grindelwald/TNFR-Veli/LIN-7 communication module in cell competition

Viable yet suboptimal ("loser") cells can be recognized and selectively eliminated when in the presence of neighboring fitter ("winner") cells through cell competition, thereby promoting optimal tissue fitness and homeostasis.

Viable yet suboptimal ("loser") cells can be recognized and selectively eliminated when in the presence of neighboring fitter ("winner") cells through cell competition, thereby promoting optimal tissue fitness and homeostasis. One mechanism through which cells compare their…

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