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Calorie restriction reduces DNA mutations across tissues, study reveals

Researchers found that this calorie restriction disproportionately decreases mutations in the least active genomic regions, particularly within organs like the liver. 

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A study of mice revealed that consuming 30 per cent fewer calories significantly reduced DNA mutations across various tissues.

Researchers found that this calorie restriction disproportionately decreases mutations in the least active genomic regions, particularly within organs like the liver.

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