Senescence

Senescence refers to the process of aging. The term is derived from the Latin term “senex” which means “old man”. As cells mature, they stop dividing and regenerating and enter a period of senescence. With tissues and organs undergoing tissue degeneration or “cellular senescence” we’re not able to replace cells that are lost and damaged. The result is that we become vulnerable to disease that may not have afflicted us when younger. Recent scientific findings are raising the possibility that getting rid of senescent cells from the body can delay age-related health conditions such as arthritis, cataracts, muscle loss and skin wrinkling.

Potential Longevity Benefits Seen from Cellular Senescence Experiment

Wired magazine recently reported on longevity -related research that involves the successful application of technology to cellular senescence. Cellular senescence is a term that describes the aging and overall breakdown of cells. The problem with the aging cells is that they do not die and disappear from the body. Scientists believe that the old, broken-down cells stick around and contribute to the degeneration of healthy cells in a body and ultimately to age-related diseases such as cancer. In...
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Most People Born Since 2000 Will Celebrate 100th Birthday

A recent article in Nature magazine suggests that the majority of children born since 2000 will celebrate their 100th birthdays in the twenty second century. The article acknowledges that the rate of senescence or biological aging has proven remarkably constant across over time.
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