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"Zombie cells" are real, but the treatments to remove them are still experimental.

In research, "zombie cells" usually means senescent cells: cells that stop dividing but do not die off normally. They can release inflammatory signals known as the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP), which may contribute to tissue dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and age-related disease. At the same time, senescent cells are not purely bad — they can also help with wound healing and tumor suppression in some contexts.

What are "zombie cells"?
"Zombie cells" is a popular term for senescent cells — older or damaged cells that no longer function normally but don't clear out efficiently. Researchers believe these cells can promote inflammation and may contribute to aging-related changes in the body. Scientists are actively studying ways to reduce their harmful effects, including experimental therapies called senolytics. While early research is promising, these approaches are still being studied and are not yet established as proven anti-aging treatments in humans.