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blood stem cells
Coverage of blood stem cells in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists make old blood stem cells young again in major anti-aging breakthrough
Scientists have made a breakthrough in anti-aging by restoring the youthful function of old blood stem cells. The researchers achieved this by calming the cellular overdrive that occurs as blood stem cells age. This restoration dramatically boosts the ability to regenerate and produce balanced blood cells.
- A “death” protein may be the key to slowing aging at its source
Scientists discovered a protein linked to cell death damages mitochondria in blood stem cells, weakening the immune system over time. Disabling the protein preserved stem cell strength and balance under stress, suggesting a new strategy to slow aging.