Cell death plays a critical role in development, normal physiology, and many diseases, including cancer. This new edition on the subject provides a state-of-the-art summary of our understanding of the signaling mechanisms that regulate cell survival and cell death, along with the molecular mechanisms underlying the various different death processes seen in cells. Topics covered in this essential volume include: - Phagocyte Responses to Cell Death in Flies - Targeting Death Receptors in Cancer and Inflammation - Cell Death and Neurodegeneration - Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Host Defense