Ferroptosis is a form of cell death that is distinct from apoptosis, necrosis, and autophagy. It is characterized by the accumulation of iron and lipid peroxidation in cells, leading to oxidative damage and cell death. Ferroptosis has been implicated in a variety of diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and ischemia-reperfusion injury. Research in this area focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying ferroptosis and developing novel therapeutic strategies to target this form of cell death.