As we age, our DNA—the very blueprint of life—gets damaged. This is what scientists call genomic instability. Think of it […]

Imagine telomeres as the plastic tips at the end of your shoelaces. Without them, your laces would fray and fall

Think of your DNA as the hardware of a computer and the epigenome as the software that tells it what

Your body is constantly folding, unfolding, and refolding proteins. It’s like a never-ending game of origami at the cellular level.

In a healthy body, nutrient sensors work like a thermostat, turning metabolism up or down depending on your body’s needs.

The mitochondria are the power plants of our cells, converting food and oxygen into energy. When young, they hum along

As we age, some cells stop dividing but don’t die. These cells, called senescent cells, stick around and secrete harmful

Stem cells are like the ultimate repair team in our bodies—they regenerate tissues, heal wounds, and replace damaged cells. But

Our cells are constantly sending each other messages—like texts flying back and forth in a busy chatroom. These messages help