Breakthrough: Aging without wrinkles?

Scientists say they managed to rid mice of old cells linked to age-related diseases. Could this change what it's like to grow old?

Wrinkles are a natural, if unwanted, sign of aging, but a recent breakthrough could slow those crippling effects.
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Researchers have made a major discovery that might help slow the crippling effects of aging. The key, according to a new report in Nature, is ridding the body of old cells that can help cause age-related afflictions like cataracts and muscle degeneration. Could the fountain of youth be on the horizon? Here's what you should know:

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