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A grad student’s wild idea sparks a major aging breakthrough
One of the biggest challenges in aging and disease research is tracking down senescent cells. These cells -- often called "zombie cells" -- stop dividing but refuse to die off normally.
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One of the biggest challenges in aging and disease research is tracking down senescent cells. These cells -- often called "zombie cells" -- stop dividing but refuse to die off normally. Over time, they can build up in the body and have been linked to conditions including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and the aging process itself. Scientists have been exploring ways to remove or repair these harmful cells, but there has been a major obstacle.
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