Aging associated RNA loss impairs the dynamics of RNA and protein condensates
Anuva Rajappa, Twinkal Patel, Sumeru Sugata Raju, Nischitha Baliga, Rashmi Parihar, Ankita Chodankar, Akanksha Singh, Prarthana Ghosh Dastidar, K. Venkatesan Iyer, Subramaniam Ganesh, Shovamayee Maharana
This study shows that aging leads to persistent stress granules with altered RNA/RBP ratios, reduced RNA levels, and protective effects in senescent cells, which can be reversed by restoring RNA metabolism.
bioRxiv · Feb 17, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology