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WEEKLY DIGEST |
Why “Zombie Cells” Build Up as We Age |
And how to reverse it. |
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Just like us, our cells can get old. But while these senescent cells stop dividing, they linger on, which is one reason they’re sometimes called “zombie cells.” |
Zombie cells aren’t functionally inert, however, they still play an important role in wound healing, chemically recruiting other cells to repair tissues. As you can probably imagine, we accumulate these zombie cells as we age and now a new study published in Nature Aging is explaining why and maybe even how to reverse it. |
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There’s a New Sea Spider in Town |
Just when you think sea spiders couldn’t get any more unique… |
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Ghostly Swamp Lightning Explained |
The tiny sparks behind spooky myths might have also started life on Earth. |
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What Separates Highly Creative People |
Brain scans reveal what fuels novel thinking. |
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Do Calorie‑Restricted Diets Work? |
Or will I just re‑gain the weight? |
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This Real-Life Sea Monster is Controlled by Joysticks |
Its unique hypnotic movements are inspiring roboticists. |
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