Hallmarks of Aging
What invisible changes happen to the body as we get older? What are the reasons for wrinkles, cataracts or high blood pressure? In the "Hallmarks of Aging" series, we take a look at the twelve molecular hallmarks of ageing : molecular, profound, understandable.
3. Hallmark of Aging: Epigenetic changes
Epigenetics is one of the most exciting fields of research. While it was once thought that everything is contained in...
2. Hallmark of aging: telomere attrition
Perhaps you have heard about telomeres in biology class? They are like the protective caps on shoelaces and help DNA...
1. Hallmark of Aging: Genomic Instability
The genome is a term that simply refers to the totality of the inheritable information of an individual . It consists of...
The Hallmarks of Aging - an overview
The concept of aging ranges from wrinkled skin, decreasing performance, and hair loss to forgetfulness. It is therefore a very broadly...
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