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Matthew Steinhauser, The Conversation

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UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY

Why Do Older Folks Heal So Slowly?

A big culprit is something called senescent cells—and scientists are working on neutralizing them.

Matthew Steinhauser, The Conversation

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