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Name: Some plonker 2008-08-18 22:54

I'm probably going to sound like a complete retard but what actually causes people to grow older?

Name: RedCream 2008-08-19 5:39

Cells also accumulate semi-waste -- molecules and protein fragments -- that are not properly processed by the various cleanup mechanisms.  Recent research involving rat livers produced a so-called ageless organ that was able to overcome the decreased garbage collection problem, and return to a more youthful vibrancy in that regard.  Of course, the organ would still have the telomere problem, but telomere aging is a long time compared to cell death due to mutation and garbage.

Sorry I can't find the link for you.  Just google "rat liver aging" and you should find it.

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