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Earth's Magnetic Field May Influence Aging by Affecting How Mitochondria Produce Energy

Learn how Earth's magnetic field may influence how we age and how its effects on mitochondria could reveal new therapies for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Earth's Magnetic Field May Influence Aging by Affecting How Mitochondria Produce Energy

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