DNA unravels in aging cells

Senescent cells, which are metabolically active but no longer capable of dividing, contribute to aging, and senescence is a key mechanism for preventing the spread of cancer cells. A study in The Journal of Cell Biology identifies a common, early marker of senescent cells that could have important implications for tumor suppression and aging-related diseases like Progeria.

19 Dec, 2013

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Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/270277.php
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