HealthAugust 30, 2026
fibroblasts
FY-bruh-blasts
Definition
Cells in connective tissue that produce collagen and other fibers, used in the study to test how psilocin impacts cellular aging.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'fibra' (fiber) and the Greek 'blastos' (germ or sprout), literally meaning a fiber-sprouting cell.
In the news
In the article, researchers used human fetal lung fibroblasts to measure if psilocin could extend cellular life before senescence. This was part of an experiment investigating potential anti-aging effects at the microscopic level.
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