How a Cellular Calcium Glitch Speeds Up Aging in Mice
This study suggests calcium balance inside cells may be a future target for aging research.
When cells lose control of their calcium balance, it sets off a chain reaction that triggers DNA damage and inflammation tied to aging. In mice, an old antidepressant called mianserin calmed this calcium chaos. It improved several signs of aging and lengthened their lives. This points to calcium control as a possible target for slowing aging.
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