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A study from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences and Imperial College London identified a weakness in senescent, or “zombie‑like,” cells that could be targeted by new drugs. The research shows that these cells balance high iron levels and other damaging agents with overproduction of a protective protein that prevents death. By exploiting this vulnerability, the drugs could trigger death in senescent cells, offering a potential approach for treating cancer and age‑related diseases.

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