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  "textContent": "New research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has found a critical role for the SIRT6 enzyme in preventing the formation of protein waste. SIRT6 is a naturally produced enzyme, but it tends to decline over time. Prof. Debra Toiber's research has shown that reduced SIRT6 levels play a critical role in aging and age-related neurodegeneration across multiple levels.",
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