Detoxing body of 2 fat by-products could extend lifespan (IMAGE)

University of Virginia Health System

Detoxing body of 2 fat by-products could extend lifespan

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University of Virginia researcher Eyleen Jorgelina O’Rourke, PhD, and her team have been seeking to identify the mechanisms driving healthy aging and longevity.

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Dan Addison | UVA Communications

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