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FAβ-gal: an automated fluorescence-based quantification of the senescence-associated beta-galactosidase X-gal assay

Source: Nature - Biotechnology • Published: 05 Sept 2026, 00:00

FAβ-gal: an automated fluorescence-based quantification of the senescence-associated beta-galactosidase X-gal assay

Describes a fluorescence-based workflow that quantifies SA-β-gal activity from the classic X-gal assay and automates image analysis for cells and tissues.

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