"The Hidden Factor Hastening Aging and Its Potential to Defeat Mortality"
A new study published in Nature Genetics suggests that damaged DNA may be a key factor in the aging process, leading to a slowdown in protein production and causing cellular pathways to malfunction. The study found that RNA-making phase tends to stall in older mice, leading to a build-up in the DNA and delaying gene expressions, ultimately impacting aging hallmarks. Understanding and preventing DNA damage could potentially help in conquering the symptoms of aging.