Exposure to certain chemicals, including aldehydes, a class of organic compounds commonly found in alcohol, pollution, and smoke, can lead to premature aging, according to a new study.
“We have revealed part of the cause of genetic premature aging,” Tomoo Ogi, a professor of genetics at Nagoya University, said in a statement.
Aldehydes Disrupt Enzyme Function
Previous research has already established that several types of aldehydes are detrimental to human health.
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