Senescence

Senescence is the biological process of aging, where organisms become increasingly likely to die over time. It is a universal and unavoidable process in all forms of life. Senescence is important to the study of aging, as it is a major factor in why organisms age and die. It also has implications for medical research and treatments, as understanding senescence could lead to the development of drugs and treatments that slow down or even halt the aging process. Additionally, senescence can be studied in plants, offering insight into how environmental factors such as climate change may impact their growth and lifespans.