senescent

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As the body ages, it accumulates senescent cells, which no longer divide but also do not die off.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

The researchers next asked whether removing senescent cells could help restore the intestine's ability to heal.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

The number of senescent cells dropped by about 50%.

From Science Daily • Dec. 25, 2025

One potential strategy for treating a wide range of illnesses involves targeting senescent cells.

From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2025

In one thin arm, threaded with veins in a kind of senescent bas-relief, was a basket.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy