Why do we age? And what happens? There are three basic mechanisms:
1) Damage in our genetic material, the DNA, accumulates.
2) The protective caps on the chromosomes become shorter with each cell division. The so-called telomeres lose their protective function.
3) Mitochondria, the powerhouse of cells, lose their efficiency and can no longer provide enough energy.
If you want to know what you can do for healthy aging, watch this video: https://youtu.be/Z-hG0oZYzQY
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The Cluster of Excellence CECAD of the University of Cologne and the University Hospital Cologne deals with topics of aging research. Why do we age, what can be done about it, how can we stay healthy for as long as possible? Insights can be found in our explanatory films, further information at cecad.uni-koeln.de.
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