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Date | 16.08.2024 |
Media | Nice Magazin |
Source | nice-magazin.de |
With each year of life, the body changes. But what’s behind this? “Some genes become more active with age, while others cease to function,” says Dr. Wallerstorfer. These genetic changes lead to visible signs of aging such as wrinkles, gray hair, and reduced muscle strength. In principle, there are many reasons why people age: damage caused by free radicals in the metabolism, damage caused by the immune system, or disordered gene regulation (epigenetics). One of the most exciting factors is the shortening of chromosome ends due to cell division.
