SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 14, 2025Science Daily

A grad student’s wild idea triggers a major aging breakthrough

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Mayo Clinic researchers developed synthetic DNA structures called aptamers that identify and target "zombie cells" linked to aging and diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. Mouse experiments successfully selected aptamers that recognize senescent cells without harming healthy tissue.

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