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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Drake

Scientists in breakthrough towards secret of eternal youth

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Scientists may have identified a major reason why individuals age, which could lead to therapy to slow down the process as well as reduce the risk of blood cancer.

High levels of toxic chemicals in the body, such as formaldehyde, which is best known as an embalming agent, have recently been found to be naturally made by cells and also to cause ageing.

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