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Aging lung cells drive severe inflammation in flu and COVID

Older adults are much more likely to become seriously ill from flu or COVID because aging lung cells can drive excessive immune responses, according to a new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco.

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March 28, 2026 | 2:00 AM UTCUpdated 1h ago

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