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The hallmarks of aging: 2023 update

A review of the cellular mechanisms of aging

July 20, 2026· 1 min read
Doctor Florian A. Vallecillo Cabrera

Doctor Florian A. Vallecillo Cabrera

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The hallmarks of aging: 2023 update

Analysis of the updated 'hallmarks of aging' and their implications for longevity medicine.

The 2023 review expands the cellular mechanisms explaining aging and their clinical relevance to prevention and longevity.

Key points

  • ◆Aging is a multifactorial process.
  • ◆Prevention remains the most effective intervention.

References

  1. López-Otín C, et al. The Hallmarks of Aging. Cell. 2023.DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.11.001

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