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Zombified cells may drive aging, and scientists are devising new ways to get rid of them

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What happened

Immune cells that clear old and dying cells get sluggish with age.

Scientists think that rejuvenating these cells could help combat aging.

Key facts

  • Reported by Live Science and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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