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Can autophagy boost your health?

06-May-2018

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Autophagy is the process by which cells degrade and recycle their components.

Helps infection control and protects against excessive inflammation.

Stimulating the process in mice result in them living longer.

Could remove clumped proteins to protect against neurodegenerative diseases.

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David Rubinsztein

CIMR Deputy Director, Professor of Molecular Neurogenetics and UK Dementia Research Institute Professor.

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Rejuvenation