Stem cell ‘junk removal’ process changes as the cells age.

The researchers learned that rather than clearing unusable proteins right away, ”blood’s stem cells actually squirrel away their misfolded waste and only recycle it when they need it.” And as the cells age, their ability to do this declines. Researcher Robert Signer thinks there’s a way to help cells maintain this recycling machinery for longer, helping them maintain a healthy state for longer. ~ learn more