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Scientists discover a surprising paradox in how our cells age
ScienceDailyTuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Scientists have discovered that the body's cellular recycling system behaves very differently during aging than previously believed, with higher activity sometimes linked to worse physical health.
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- Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Scientists have discovered that the body's cellular recycling system behaves very differently during aging than previously believed, with higher activity sometimes linked to worse physical health.
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Scientists have discovered that the body's cellular recycling system behaves very differently during aging than previously believed, with higher activity sometimes linked to worse physical health.
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