Researchers Discover How to Slow Aging

A study published in EBioMedicine demonstrates that treating aged mice with the natural product Fisetin, found in many fruits and vegetables, can positively impact health and lifespan by mitigating the burden of senescent cells, reports Medical Xpress . The investigators determined Fisetin reduces the level of senescent cells in the body, suggesting "that we can extend the period of health, termed 'healthspan,' even towards the end of life," according to the University of Minnesota Medical School's Paul D. Robbins. "But there are still many questions to address, including the right dosage, for example." The team employed mass cytometry technology and applied it for the first time in aging research. "This is the first demonstration that shows the effects of the drug on specific subsets of these damaged cells within a given tissue." Robbins notes. It is only now that researchers have found a means of identifying if a treatment was actually attacking the particular cells that are senescent.