Elimination of senescent cells prevents neurodegeneration in mice

Elimination of senescent cells prevents neurodegeneration in miceElimination of senescent cells prevents neurodegeneration in mice, Published online: 19 September 2018; doi:10.1038/d41586-018-06677-7Aggregation of the protein tau is implicated in neurodegenerative diseases in humans. It emerges that eliminating a type of damaged cell that no longer divides can prevent tau-mediated neurodegeneration in mice.

Source: Nature AOP - September 19, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Jay Penney Li-Huei Tsai Source Type: research