🧬💉⏳ Scientists in Beijing used CRISPR to nail down over 100 genes that push cells into old age. One called KAT7 speeds senescence like a bad cop on the beat. Knock it out and cells act young again. In mice, the tweak cut decay and stretched life. Human trials may be next.
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Scientists develop new gene therapy strategy to delay aging
Cellular senescence, a state of permanent growth arrest, has emerged as a hallmark and fundamental driver of organismal aging. It is regulated by both genetic and epigenetic factors. Despite a few previously reported aging-associated genes, the identity and roles of additional genes involved in the regulation of human cellular aging remain to be elucidated. Yet, there is a lack of systematic investigation on the intervention of these genes to treat aging and aging-related diseases.
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Scientists Use AI to Discover Drugs That Kill ‘Zombie Cells,’ Fight Age-Related Diseases
Researchers have formulated an effective AI program for quick drug detection to kill zombie cells within minutes. To be effective, senolytic medications must destroy senescent cells, commonly known as "zombie" cells. These cells function metabolically but can't reproduce since their DNA has been damaged.
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