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A new study reveals that human aging accelerates significantly around age 50. Researchers, using tissue samples from 76 organ donors, found that the rate of protein changes in various organs increases sharply after this age, particularly in blood vessels. The study identified 48 disease-related proteins whose expression increased with age, notably impacting cardiovascular health, liver function, and other systems. Experiments on mice confirmed the findings, showing that an aging-related protein caused decreased physical performance. This research, published in Cell, aims to improve understanding of aging processes and develop targeted interventions for age-related diseases.

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