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How To Kill A Zombie Cell With A Single Shot Of Iron

Scientists have discovered a fatal flaw in the 'zombie cells' that drive aging and cancer, using new drugs to trigger a violent, iron-driven self-destruction. Maj 13, 2026

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Bio-engineering the iron death of the body's non-proliferating zombies

Researchers have identified a fatal vulnerability in senescent cells that drive cancer and aging, potentially turning chemotherapy's biggest side effect into its most potent weapo… Maj 13, 2026

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UC Berkeley’s sleep switch — scientists uncover the hidden brain loop behind muscle, fat and focus

Researchers at UC Berkeley have mapped a neural 'sleep switch' that times growth-hormone surges during deep sleep. The circuit links muscle and metabolic health to waking attentio… Mar 31, 2026

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Stanford Drug Regrows Knee Cartilage

Stanford Medicine researchers report that blocking the aging-linked enzyme 15‑PGDH restores hyaline cartilage in aged and injured mouse knees and triggers repair in human tissue—r… Jan 21, 2026

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What Money Buys in Retirement

A roundup of research from HRS, RAND, Boston College and insurers shows money helps — but only so far. Guaranteed income, a written plan, zero debt and strong relationships matter… Dec 25, 2025

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How a 200‑Year Whale Outwits Aging

New research finds bowhead whales use an unusually powerful DNA‑repair system — driven by a cold‑activated protein called CIRBP — that may explain their 200‑plus year lifespans an… Nov 18, 2025

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How To Kill A Zombie Cell With A Single Shot Of Iron

Bio-engineering the iron death of the body's non-proliferating zombies

UC Berkeley’s sleep switch — scientists uncover the hidden brain loop behind muscle, fat and focus

Stanford Drug Regrows Knee Cartilage

What Money Buys in Retirement

How a 200‑Year Whale Outwits Aging