Researchers have used a test tube to simulate the living body and show a new process through which ageing-related diseases may develop. The study has revealed that damaged building blocks of proteins may be another pathway to age-related diseases, alongside lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise and smoking. The work opens up possibilities for prevention and treatment of disease such as Alzheimer’s.
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