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“Zombie cells” aren’t always bad and that could transform anti-aging medicine
Aging research is entering a new phase as scientists rethink one of the body's most mysterious cell types: senescent cells, often nicknamed "zombie cells." Despite growing excitement in the field, researchers caution that major challenges remain before senescence-targeting therapies can be widely used in medicine. Rather than viewing all senescent cells as dangerous, researchers increasingly believe the future of anti-aging medicine may depend on distinguishing harmful cells from beneficial ones.
