Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 27, 2019Study finds age hinders cancer developmentAlterations associated with aging and cellular senescence may be linked to a decrease in cell proliferation, while cancer shifts towards increased cell division. The study challenges the traditional view that cancer risks increase as we age, finding the aging process may suppress the development of cancer. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·July 25, 2019Researchers discover new cause of cell agingFindings have applications for senolyics, the development of drugs that could eliminate aging cells. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 3, 2019Obese Mice Lose Anxiety When ‘Zombie Cells’ Exit the BrainAccording to researchers, obese mice have increased levels of senescent cells in their brains, and these cells contribute to anxiety. Using senolytics to clear the cells helps to reduce anxiety related behaviors. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 31, 2018The Immune System’s Fountain of YouthResearchers report helping the immune system clear away old senescent cells in aging mice helped to restore youthful characteristics. The findings could have implications for reversing the effects of aging in humans. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 2, 2018It Is Possible to Reverse Damage Caused by AgingA new study reports it is possible to reverse the effects of aging, at least on a cellular level. Researchers say molecules called senolytics can reverse the impact of aged, senescent cells. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 19, 2018Zombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive LossResearchers report senescent, or Zombie, cells accumulate in certain neurons prior to cognitive loss. By preventing accumulation of these cells, researchers were able to diminish apoptosis, memory loss and tau aggregation. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 23, 2018New Therapeutic Avenue for Parkinson’sA new study reports researchers have identified a possible new avenue for treating Parkinson's symptoms and neuropathology. Clearing senescent astrocytes appears to help prevent sporadic versions of the disease triggered by exposure to pesticides. Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 9, 2017Removal of Aging Cells Could Extend Human LifeResearchers report a targeted removal of senescent cells could delay the onset of age related pathologies. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 30, 2016Anti-Aging Therapies Targeting Senescent Cells: Facts and FictionRemoving senescent cells may help to reverse some of the signs of aging, researchers report. Read More
