5S Methodology

Biological Parallel

Cells practice 5S methodology: proteins are sorted to specific organelles (Sort), damaged components are removed via autophagy (Set in Order), quality control systems eliminate misfolded proteins (Shine), and gene expression maintains optimal protein concentrations (Standardize). Apoptosis is cellular Sustain—programmed death eliminates cells that can't maintain order, preventing cancer. A neuron contains 10 billion protein molecules in precise locations; without biological 5S, the cell would drown in molecular chaos within hours.