The Next Big Thing in Aging? A “Hit-And-Run” Approach to Killing Harmful Cells

The Next Big Thing in Aging? A “Hit-And-Run” Approach to Killing Harmful Cells

  • March 13, 2018
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The Next Big Thing in Aging? A “Hit-And-Run” Approach to Killing Harmful Cells

Cellular senescence is now thought to be one of the root causes driving disease in old age. We spoke to Dr. James Kirkland, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at the Mayo Clinic, about what senescence is, how it contributes to aging, and what can be done about it.

Source: elysiumhealth.com

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