Old red blood cells create bilirubin as a by-product when they break down at the end of their life cycle. The liver processes bilirubin and other waste products, and conjugates, or binds it ...

The spleen acts like a sophisticated filtration system, removing old, damaged red blood cells and platelets from circulation. But here’s where it gets interesting. Your spleen doesn’t just ...

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In recent years, there has been a growing trend of an aging patient population and an increasing prevalence of age-associated diseases, underscoring the need for advancing research into the biological ...