Zombie cells fight against cancer as you age — here's why researchers want to kill them - Interesting Engineering

Damage to the ends of your chromosomes can create “zombie cells” that are still alive but can’t function, according to our recently published study in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology.

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Damage to the ends of your chromosomes can create “zombie cells” that are still alive but can’t function, according … [+4499 chars]

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