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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Vishwam Sankaran

New drug that eliminates old ‘zombie’ cells may lead to anti-ageing breakthrough

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Scientists have discovered a new molecule that selectively eliminates old non-functional “zombie” cells in the body without affecting healthy ones – an advance that may lead to novel anti-ageing therapies.

Over time, some of the body’s cells may stop working properly, becoming non-functional “zombie” cells, and as these begin to accumulate, they may lead to the ageing of tissues.

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