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A major new study authored by Stella Victorelli and Madeline Eppard and led by Joao Passos, of Mayo Clinic, uncovers a previously unknown mechanism driving chronic inflammation in aging. The research indicates that mitochondrial RNA (mtRNA) leaking into the cytosol of senescent cells acts as a key trigger for the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP), a…

As we get older, our bodies slow down—but have you ever wondered why? New research points to tiny structures inside our cells called mitochondria. These are often called the “powerhouses” of the cell because they produce the energy we need to live. But with age, these powerhouses stop working as well as they used to.…

Growth and aging are fundamental aspects of human, with aging characterized by a decline in physiological functions and increased susceptibility to diseases. Influenced by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, aging is associated with various disorders, including cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and neurological diseases, which contributed to 16.1 million deaths globally in 2019. Cellular senescence, triggered by stress-induced…