An experimental treatment rejuvenates the immune system of older mice, improving the animals’ ability to fight infections. If it works in humans, the therapy could reverse age-related declines in immunity that leave older adults susceptible to disease.
These declines may be due to changes in our blood stem cells, which can develop into any type of blood cell – including some key components of the immune system. As we age, a larger proportion of these stem cells become predisposed to producing…
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Publish date : 2024-03-27 16:00:49
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