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Editorial


Nature Medicine 13, 649 (2007)
doi:10.1038/nm0607-649

The Young and the Restless


"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." —Mark Twain


The issue of aging academics in times of budgetary constraints has stirred vigorous debate. Many older professors continue to be productive researchers and inspiring teachers with plenty of wind in their sails.