Fatty acid metabolism may help eliminate damaged and senescent cells

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Researchers have identified a mechanism involving fatty acid metabolism that may determine whether a damaged cell enters senescence and persists in the body or is eliminated through cell death. Published in the journal Cell, the study could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland contributed to the international study.

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