• Question: Why do you get older

    Asked by Caleb to Duane on 20 Nov 2014.
    • Photo: Duane Mellor

      Duane Mellor answered on 20 Nov 2014:

      It is linked to damage to cells and a reduced ability of our cells to replace damage. This is possibly due to the telomeres which help DNA split when cells divide into two become shorter so cells cannot divide effectively leading to damage and aging

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