Senescent cells, which are damaged and inflammatory, contribute significantly to aging. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging have found that worms can enter a senescent-like state, similar to that observed in mammals. This discovery provides a simple yet powerful model to study senescence at the whole organism level, enabling the identification of new ways to prevent or reverse senescence. Published in Nature Aging, these findings hold promise for developing therapies targeting age-related conditions and cancer dormancy.
Senescence uncovered: Scientists find worms can mimic mammalian cell aging process
