From the July 2022 issue of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's Focus on Healthy Aging (FHA)
Old, Damaged Brain Cells May Be a Target for Alzheimer’s Tests and Treatments
Some scientists speculate that old cells may increase our vulnerability to health conditions that are common in older age—including Alzheimer’s disease
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As we get older, our cells sustain damage from the physical and mental stresses of life. These damaged cells can proliferate in older adults, and have been linked to a range of health issues. Now, scientists are investigating whether these cells may be a target for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) drugs. Senescence 101 The body’s cells […]