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Researchers discover why 'zombie cells' accumulate with age

As we grow older, our bodies accumulate "zombie cells"—living cells that have stopped dividing or functioning normally but linger in our tissues, contributing to chronic inflammation and age-related diseases. A new study led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers and published in Nature Aging helps explain why these cells, formally known as senescent cells, become increasingly…

Researchers discover why 'zombie cells' accumulate with age

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