Figure: Purse-string (IMAGE) National University of Singapore Caption The purse-string (red-oval) contracts to detach the dying cell from its neighbors. Credit Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore Usage Restrictions Image must be credited accordingly License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.