Scientists poke holes in arms to unlock secrets of aging

NCT ID NCT02755584

Summary

This study aimed to understand how aging cells behave during wound healing. Researchers took small skin samples from healthy young adults (20-39) and older adults (70+) after creating minor wounds. The goal was to see if older cells respond differently, which could help future research on age-related diseases like diabetes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute on Aging, Clinical Research Unit

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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