Aging simulation finds dangerous molecule activity

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 06:01 in Biology & Nature

Every time we breathe, we bring crucial oxygen into the body. However, a very small part of this oxygen may be converted to so-called free radicals, which have the ability to damage our cells. The older we become, the more our cells are damaged, and thereby also our organs, muscles, etc.

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