A deep dive into cellular aging

Scientists have discovered that mitochondria trigger senescence, the sleep-like state of aged cells, through communication with the cell’s nucleus –a nd identified an FDA-approved drug that helped suppress the damaging effects of the condition in cells and mice. The discovery could lead to treatments that promote healthy aging or prevent age-associated diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and more.

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