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Longevity & Ageing · Recorded milestone

Senolytic drugs

Recorded year2015

Drugs that clear worn-out "zombie" cells improve health in old mice.

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Built on

Hayflick limitRecorded · 1961enables
A drug extends mammal lifespanRecorded · 2009enables

Led to

Delayed menopauseForecast · ~2034enables
Senolytic medicines approvedForecast · ~2034enables
Grey hair reversedForecast · ~2035enables

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Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.