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Blood cells from 80-year-old donor reprogrammed to under-20 molecular age

Original: Blood cells from 80-year-old donor become stem cells with molecular age under 20

Researchers report that blood cells taken from an 80-year-old donor were converted into induced stem cells whose molecular age measured under 20 years. The finding, published in the journal Aging Cell, suggests cellular reprogramming can largely erase age-related molecular marks, renewing interest in rejuvenation research and its possible future medical applications.

Why now: The striking age reversal result in a peer-reviewed study has captured attention for its implications for aging and regenerative medicine.

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