Overview of Cell Senescence

Researchers have found that senescent cells accumulate in our body as we age. Deciphering the purpose, causes, and consequences of cellular senescence will provide us with a better understanding of the role they may play in a wide variety of diseases and how we can use therapies to remove them to improve human health. This video is part of the Research Integrated Science Education (RISE) Program that is funded by SENS Research Foundation and Dalio Philanthropies. The program is designed to introduce high school students to aging research and laboratory concepts, such as experimental design and data interpretation, within core curriculum standards. To learn more about RISE and to access additional functionalities such as the transcript glossary function, visit https://www.sens.org/rise