This Senolytic Antibody Drug Could Combat Aging, and the Diseases It Brings

In the past decade, the quest to prolong human life and lessen suffering in the twilight years has gained a new protagonist: senolytics. These drugs have the potential to eradicate the damaged cells that pile up in our bodies as we age, halting the diseases associated with that process, from Alzheimer’s to cancer. Until recently, though, they weren’t precise enough — sure to attack problem cells, but likely to batter good ones, too.