"Inflammation breakthrough unlocks potential for anti-aging therapies"

Researchers at the University of Virginia have identified a key factor behind chronic inflammation, which accelerates the aging process. The study reveals that as we age, the mitochondria in immune cells called macrophages reduce their ability to absorb and utilize calcium, leading to chronic inflammation. By enhancing the calcium uptake of these macrophages, it may be possible to curb harmful inflammation and potentially prevent age-related diseases. This breakthrough offers new therapeutic strategies for cardiometabolic and neurodegenerative diseases associated with inflammation.