Pausing Aging? Scientists Discover New Possibilities

Scientists have found a way to temporarily halt necrosis, a form of cell death, which could slow aging processes and improve space travel. The study from University College of London reveals that stopping necrosis could change disease progression and delay aging. Necrosis is an uncontrolled process leading to tissue degradation, unlike programmed cell death. Calcium plays a key role in this process, and its imbalance causes cell damage. Researchers suggest that pausing necrosis could treat conditions like kidney failure, heart disease, and neurodegeneration. Additionally, this discovery could benefit astronauts by counteracting accelerated aging in space.