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Study Suggests Drug Could Restore Ability to Remove Zombie Cells
A study in mice suggests that a drug could restore the body’s ability to clear senescent, or zombie, cells. This may improve ageing outcomes and keep us sharp as we grow older.
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New Scientist
Zombie, or senescent, cells accumulate in our body with age, when we become less able to clear them. But a study in mice suggests that a drug could restore this ability and improve ageing outcomes
2026-07-16 18:00 UTC