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Giving Cells Fresh Mitochondria Helps Clear Damaged Ones

Researchers have discovered that BNIP3, which regulates mitochondrial maintenance, is increased with aging, harming the heart's ability to process energy.

Giving Cells Fresh Mitochondria Helps Clear Damaged Ones

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Researchers have discovered that BNIP3, which regulates mitochondrial maintenance, is increased with aging, harming the heart's ability to process energy.

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Researchers have discovered that BNIP3, which regulates mitochondrial maintenance, is increased with aging, harming the heart's ability to process energy.

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