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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Special immune cells in centenarians could be killing cancers before they grow

Rare cells found in centenarians may be helping preserve their longevity by killing cancers before they grow, a groundbreaking new study reveals.

The specialised immune cells were known to kill some tumour cells. The new study, conducted by researchers at the University of Osaka in Japan, shows that they also play a role in healthy ageing among centenarians.

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