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The Science of Senolytics: Can Clearing 'Zombie Cells' Delay Human Aging?

A new class of drugs targeting senescent cells has shown dramatic results in animal models, but human clinical trials are just beginning to reveal the true potential and risks of senolytic therapies.

Not represented: Bioethics Scholars · Consumer Health Advocates

Longevity Researchers 40%Clinical Skeptics 30%Biotech Industry 30%

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A 75-Kilowatt Laser Just Unlocked the Invisible World of Human Proteins

A breakthrough 'laser phase plate' for electron microscopes dramatically boosts image contrast, allowing scientists to finally see the microscopic proteins that drive human health and disease.

Not represented: Commercial microscope manufacturers · Computational biologists

Structural Biologists 38%Cell Biologists 38%Microscopy Engineers 25%

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Laser Phase Plate Breakthrough Allows Cryo-Electron Microscopes to Image the Body's Smallest Proteins

Researchers at UC Berkeley and Biohub have successfully integrated a laser phase plate into a cryo-electron microscope, solving an 80-year-old physics problem. The breakthrough dramatically boosts image contrast, allowing scientists to finally see the tiny proteins that make up 90% of the human body.

Not represented: Pharmaceutical Companies · Commercial Microscope Manufacturers

Structural Biologists 45%Microscopy Engineers 35%Computational Biologists 20%

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