Researchers discover why 'zombie cells' accumulate with age
2 sources·Updated October 5, 2026
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- News-Medical·13h agoRestoring cellular recycling helps the body clear harmful zombie cells
As we grow older, our bodies accumulate "zombie cells"-living cells that have stopped dividing or functioning normally-but linger in our tissues, contributing to chronic inflammation and age-related diseases.
Read at News-Medical → - Medical Xpress·14h agoResearchers discover why 'zombie cells' accumulate with age
As we grow older, our bodies accumulate "zombie cells"—living cells that have stopped dividing or functioning normally but linger in our tissues, contributing to chronic inflammation and age-related diseases. A new study led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers and…
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