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New Paper Tests Theory that Aging is Driven by DNA Damage-Induced Changes to the Epigenome

🧵 The TL;DR

This paper tests the hypothesis that aging may be driven by DNA damage-induced changes to the epigenome, and experiments are currently being conducted to verify this claim. If confirmed, it would suggest that cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's may all have the same underlying cause that can be reversed with a single treatment.

    🔑 Key Points

  • Aging may be driven by DNA damage-induced changes to the epigenome.
  • Experiments in the lab are testing the use of age-reversal technology to restore youth.
  • If correct, it would suggest that cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's may have the same underlying cause that can be reversed with a single treatment.

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