Scientists watch a human cell explode and die on camera for the first time

By Bridie Smith, Science Editor
Updated June 22 2015 - 10:13am, first published 7:33pm
Cell Biologist Dr Ivan Poon
at La Trobe University. Photo: Chris Hopkins
Cell Biologist Dr Ivan Poon at La Trobe University. Photo: Chris Hopkins

Scientists have captured the first footage of a human white blood cell dying, giving them unprecedented insight into a key process which could lead to improved medical treatments.