By Josh Barney – Neuroscience News
Summary: Researchers uncovered a key mechanism of aging – improper calcium signaling in the mitochondria of certain immune cells, leading to chronic inflammation.
As we age, these mitochondria in macrophages lose their ability to uptake and utilize calcium, contributing to various age-related conditions. However, by increasing calcium uptake in these cells, the researchers believe we could potentially prevent harmful inflammation and slow down aging.
