Zombie cells never divide—but still disrupt the body

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When cells stop dividing but refuse to shut down, they linger indefinitely and secrete disruptive signals. These stubborn remnants simply refuse to clock out, constantly dragging down the efficiency of the entire biological network over time.

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Zombie cells never divide—but still disrupt the body — STACKY / Health

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