Researchers at the Queensland Brain Institute in Australia have discovered an anti-ageing protein, ATSF-1, which activates repair of damaged mitochondria, which generate energy for cells. Associate Professor Steven Zuryn likens the relationship to a 'pitstop', with ATSF-1 calling for it when mitochondria need repair.

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