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Your Cells Have a Pollution Sensor — And It Affects How You Age

Meet the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, the surprising molecular switch inside your cells that responds to environmental toxins, gut bacteria, and diet — and plays a hidden role in how fast you age.

Monday, October 5, 2026 2 views
Tutorial: Your Cells Have a Pollution Sensor — And It Affects How You Age

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Meet the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, the surprising molecular switch inside your cells that responds to environmental toxins, gut bacteria, and diet — and plays a hidden role in how fast you age.

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