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Iron, Rust, and Aging: How Your Cells Can 'Burn Out'

Iron keeps you alive, but too much of it in the wrong place can push cells toward a rust-like death called ferroptosis. Here's what that means for aging and what you can do about it.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 11 views
Tutorial: Iron, Rust, and Aging: How Your Cells Can 'Burn Out'

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Iron keeps you alive, but too much of it in the wrong place can push cells toward a rust-like death called ferroptosis. Here's what that means for aging and what you can do about it.

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