Dpp and immune response pathway factors mediate paracrine induction of senescent cells in Drosophila

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 20, May 2026. <br/>SignificanceSenescent cells are a special cell type that builds up in animal tissues. They usually appear upon exposure to stresses that occur during lifetime. They stop dividing and acquire unique properties that make them very different from surrounding …