How to turn back our biological clock? Approaches to slowing or reversing aging have gained momentum in recent years, but the field is still in its infancy, with hurdles to overcome, as illustrated by efforts to develop therapies that eliminate senescent cells. Delaying aging, restoring youth, regenerative medicine… whatever the term used, research that aims to target the fundamental mechanisms of aging…
Cellular aging
Senescent cells under the microscope, with the blue regions indicating an increase in the production of the CD36 gene. Darleny Lizardo/Alan Siegel/University at Buffalo North Campus Confocal Imaging Facility. https://newatlas.com/cell-senescence-gene-found/55195/ Aging, as a phenomenon in the lifespan of organisms, has intrigued humanity since time immemorial. Why and how is it that, having reached vigorous adulthood, all functions must undergo decay? The duration of this…