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Obese Mice Lose Anxiety When ‘Zombie Cells’ Exit the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2019

According 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...

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The Immune System’s Fountain of Youth

Neuroscience NewsDecember 31, 2018

Researchers 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...

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It Is Possible to Reverse Damage Caused by Aging

Neuroscience NewsOctober 2, 2018

A 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...

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Zombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive Loss

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2018

Researchers 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...

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New Therapeutic Avenue for Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2018

A 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...

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Removal of Aging Cells Could Extend Human Life

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2017

Researchers report a targeted removal of senescent cells could delay the onset of age related pathologies.... Read More...

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Anti-Aging Therapies Targeting Senescent Cells: Facts and Fiction

Neuroscience NewsDecember 30, 2016

Removing senescent cells may help to reverse some of the signs of aging, researchers report.... Read More...

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senescent cells

Obese Mice Lose Anxiety When ‘Zombie Cells’ Exit the Brain

The Immune System’s Fountain of Youth

It Is Possible to Reverse Damage Caused by Aging

Zombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive Loss

New Therapeutic Avenue for Parkinson’s

Removal of Aging Cells Could Extend Human Life

Anti-Aging Therapies Targeting Senescent Cells: Facts and Fiction