Zombie Cells: The First Human Results Are In
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Scientists call them zombie cells. The story says senolytics will extend life. Here is what the first human trials actually show.
CHAPTERS
0:00 The Zombie-Cell Hook
0:46 What Is Senescence?
1:36 The SASP
2:12 Inflammaging
2:48 Lifespan Proof in Mice
3:28 A Trace of Cells Caused Frailty
4:32 First Human Proof
5:39 The First Randomized Trial
6:42 What Is Not Ready Yet
8:09 The Real Senolytic Is Exercise
9:03 The Honest Shape of the Field
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DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only. No senolytic drug is approved for aging. Dasatinib is a prescription chemotherapy drug with serious risks. Do not self-administer.
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The Science of Wellness · 10 min · Source published: 2026-08-25
Added to Harbor: 10/23/2026
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