The body rids itself of damage when it really matters
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Although the body is constantly replacing cells and cell constituents, damage and imperfections accumulate over time. Cleanup efforts are saved for when it really matters. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, are able to show how the body rids itself of damage when it is time to reproduce and create new life.