Biomedical engineering
Are 'Zombie' Skin Cells Harmful or Helpful?
Published April 25, 2025Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have identified three subtypes of senescent skin cells, or zombie skin cells, which have been known to cause inflammation and promote diseases while also helping the immune system to heal wounds. Leveraging new advances in machine learning and imaging technology, the researchers have developed tools that will give them the ability to target and kill the harmful types while leaving the helpful ones intact.
