Scientists are exploring the link between cell death and regeneration to understand human health and longevity. Research from Karolinska Institutet highlights the importance of the balance between cell death and regeneration for tissue renewal and repair.
Disruptions in this balance can lead to diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. The study, published in Physiological Reviews, emphasizes that cell death and regeneration work together.
The research suggests the human body is a "self-renewing machine" with strong regenerative potential. This understanding could lead to new strategies to maintain health and extend life through regenerative biomedicine.