American scientists discover method to track cells associated with aging diseases
<p>Washington: American scientists have discovered a way to track and study cells associated with aging-related diseases. This is a non-invasive method to identify and study cells in the body that contribute to disorders associated with aging, such as cancer, tissue degeneration, and inflammatory diseases.</p> <p>According to researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),…
Washington: American scientists have developed a non-invasive method to track and study cells linked to aging-related diseases, such as cancer, tissue degeneration, and inflammatory disorders. These cells, known as senescent cells, cease to divide but fail to die as expected, undergoing significant alterations to their shape, metabolism, and genetic activity.
Prior methods for studying these cells caused their destruction, but researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) employed an advanced technique called Raman microscopy. This method examines the biochemical makeup of cells without causing harm, enabling them to identify distinct "fingerprints" of senescent cells.
The team conducted their study using laboratory mouse cells and is now exploring ways to adapt the technique for human tissues. Ji-Won Kang, the principal author of the study, noted that identifying these cells could potentially lead to the development of an endoscope for in-body detection. Kang also highlighted that while cellular senescence contributes to aging-related issues like skin sagging and muscle weakness, it also plays essential roles in embryonic development and tissue regeneration.
The importance of this discovery lies in its potential to provide scientists with a comprehensive approach to understanding aging and its impact on various health conditions.
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