UCLA scientists identify zombie immune cells as a driver of fatty liver disease, inflammation and aging
April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, April 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA scientists identify zombie immune cells as a driver of fatty liver disease, inflammation and aging
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Key takeaways
* UCLA researchers have identified a population of dysfunctional immune cells -dubbed "zombie macrophages" -that accumulates in the liver during aging and fatty liver disease, driving the chronic in . . .
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UCLA scientists identify zombie immune cells as a driver of fatty liver disease, inflammation and aging
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Key takeaways
* UCLA researchers have identified a population of dysfunctional immune cells -dubbed "zombie macrophages" -that accumulates in the liver during aging and fatty liver disease, driving the chronic in . . .