Senescent cells, or cells that have permanently stopped dividing but remain alive, have been found to secrete toxic pro-inflammatory compounds that contribute to the development of diseases. Research from the Boston University School of Medicine reveals that obesity can lead to senescence of macrophages – immune cell subtypes within fat or adipose tissue – accelerating cellular immune aging. Read more about the latest findings here.
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