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Ageing theories unified

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Ageing is a complex process involving defects in various cellular components. The latest evidence suggests a unifying mechanism for cellular ageing that is relevant to the development of common age-related diseases. See Article p.359

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Figure 1: The nucleus, mitochondria and ageing.

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