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Mitochondria and Aging: A Complex Relationship – Mitochondria, often dubbed the powerhouses of the cell, have long been implicated in the aging process. A recent study by researchers at McGill University, published in Science, sheds new light on the complex relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and longevity. This study challenges the traditional view that mitochondrial dysfunction directly causes aging and instead suggests a more nuanced role for these cellular powerhouses.