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Since ancient times,
the health benefits of green tea have been the stuff of legend. Now,
researchers are turning to the antioxidant-rich leaves for a decidedly modern purpose
— triggering cell-based therapies.

In a study published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine, a team of researchers with East China Normal University and First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University found that green tea can work to activate lab-made cells for disease trea