AI-powered barcode unmasks 'zombie cells' in aging tissue

MIT researchers combined Raman microscopy with spatial RNA sequencing to detect senescent cells in mouse tissue. The method identifies specific chemical barcodes without destroying the sampled cells. This approach provides a nondestructive alternative to standard tests that consume cellular material during analysis.

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