Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed a non-invasive MRI technique that visualizes senescent, or "zombie," cells—dormant cells implicated in the progression of osteoarthritis. This imaging method employs a contrast agent to highlight these cells, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and more effective monitoring of senolytic therapies aimed at eliminating them. The advancement could lead to improved treatment strategies for arthritis by targeting the underlying cellular contributors to the disease. (aimbe.org)
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https://med.stanford.edu/radiology/news/2025-news/new-mri-technique-lights-up--zombie-cells--that-contribute-to-ar.html
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