Introduction: What Is Autophagy? Autophagy is one of the most fascinating and complex survival systems inside the human body. The word autophagy comes from Greek and literally means “self-eating.” While that may sound alarming, autophagy is actually a natural and essential process that allows cells to clean themselves. In simple terms, autophagy is the body’s … Continue reading Autophagy and Cancer: When Cellular Recycling Helps or Hurts Tumors