Everyone is looking to slow down aging — one class of over-the-counter drugs is growing in popularity because it targets ...

Based on previous research in mice and petri dishes, scientists hypothesized that senescent cells contribute to osteoporosis or low bone mass — forms of age-related bone loss that affect about ...

The little black mouse’s feet dangled above the table as the animal clutched a horizontal wire with its two front paws. After just a few seconds, it lost its grip and fell onto a pile of bedding below ...

One possible reason for this could be senescent cells ... "(It) may have benefits for muscle strength or bone health, or maybe even cognitive health and function," explains Dr. LeBrasseur.

Another kind of progenitor cell that gives rise to cells that make new bone, decreases with age ... is a key part of this renewal process. A senescent cell is one that stops dividing but rather ...

Zombie cells, also known as senescent cells, accumulate in tissues ... The results indicated some positive influence on bone formation, suggesting the drugs could be effective at reducing frailty ...