An ancient defense system eliminates unfit cells from developing tissues during cell competition

S. N. Meyer; M. Amoyel; C. Bergantiños; C. de la Cova; C. Schertel; K. Basler; L. A. Johnston

doi:10.1126/science.1258236

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